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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,076.28, 1,138,575.54 and 226,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,076.28, 1,138,575.54 and 226,601.72 is: 339,890.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,076.28 : 1,138,575.54 = 226,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,076.28/1,138,575.54 = 226,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,076.28x = 1,138,575.54 × 226,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,076.28x = 258,003,175,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,003,175,713.93/759,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,890.97

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