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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,445.72, 1,146,668.78 and 224,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,445.72, 1,146,668.78 and 224,702.02 is: 337,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,445.72 : 1,146,668.78 = 224,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,445.72/1,146,668.78 = 224,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,445.72x = 1,146,668.78 × 224,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,445.72x = 257,658,784,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,658,784,280.08/764,445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,053.08

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