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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,766.96, 1,087,150.44 and 226,169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,766.96, 1,087,150.44 and 226,169.84 is: 339,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,766.96 : 1,087,150.44 = 226,169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,766.96/1,087,150.44 = 226,169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,766.96x = 1,087,150.44 × 226,169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,766.96x = 245,880,641,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,880,641,070.73/724,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,254.76

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