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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,859.52, 1,148,913.94 and 226,170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,859.52, 1,148,913.94 and 226,170.37 is: 339,292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,859.52 : 1,148,913.94 = 226,170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,859.52/1,148,913.94 = 226,170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,859.52x = 1,148,913.94 × 226,170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,859.52x = 259,850,292,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,850,292,845.21/765,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,292.37

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