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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,764.96, 1,087,147.44 and 226,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,764.96, 1,087,147.44 and 226,167.84 is: 339,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,764.96 : 1,087,147.44 = 226,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,764.96/1,087,147.44 = 226,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,764.96x = 1,087,147.44 × 226,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,764.96x = 245,877,788,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,877,788,266.33/724,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,251.76

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