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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,290.98, 1,147,539.30 and 225,477.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,290.98, 1,147,539.30 and 225,477.19 is: 338,098.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,290.98 : 1,147,539.30 = 225,477.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,290.98/1,147,539.30 = 225,477.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,290.98x = 1,147,539.30 × 225,477.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,290.98x = 258,743,936,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,743,936,778.57/765,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,098.77

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