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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,872.51, 1,147,184.04 and 225,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,872.51, 1,147,184.04 and 225,002.50 is: 337,467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,872.51 : 1,147,184.04 = 225,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,872.51/1,147,184.04 = 225,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,872.51x = 1,147,184.04 × 225,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,872.51x = 258,119,279,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,119,279,490.35/764,872.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,467.06

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