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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,097.56, 1,138,607.40 and 226,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,097.56, 1,138,607.40 and 226,623 is: 339,922.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,097.56 : 1,138,607.40 = 226,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,097.56/1,138,607.40 = 226,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,097.56x = 1,138,607.40 × 226,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,097.56x = 258,034,624,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,034,624,810.20/759,097.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,922.87

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