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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,296.16, 1,084,929.84 and 224,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,296.16, 1,084,929.84 and 224,658.72 is: 336,983.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,296.16 : 1,084,929.84 = 224,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,296.16/1,084,929.84 = 224,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,296.16x = 1,084,929.84 × 224,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,296.16x = 243,738,949,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,738,949,144.21/723,296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,983.61

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