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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,901, 1,085,851.52 and 225,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,901, 1,085,851.52 and 225,265 is: 337,897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,901 : 1,085,851.52 = 225,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,901/1,085,851.52 = 225,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,901x = 1,085,851.52 × 225,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,901x = 244,604,342,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,604,342,652.80/723,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,897.51

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