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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,874.24, 1,147,186.62 and 225,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,874.24, 1,147,186.62 and 225,004.23 is: 337,469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,874.24 : 1,147,186.62 = 225,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,874.24/1,147,186.62 = 225,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,874.24x = 1,147,186.62 × 225,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,874.24x = 258,121,842,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,121,842,099.40/764,874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,469.65

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