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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,029.63, 1,141,708.05 and 221,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,029.63, 1,141,708.05 and 221,295.29 is: 331,990.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,029.63 : 1,141,708.05 = 221,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,029.63/1,141,708.05 = 221,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,029.63x = 1,141,708.05 × 221,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,029.63x = 252,654,614,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,654,614,020.09/761,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,990.51

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