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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,202.32, 1,087,803.41 and 226,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,202.32, 1,087,803.41 and 226,566.32 is: 339,849.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,202.32 : 1,087,803.41 = 226,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,202.32/1,087,803.41 = 226,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,202.32x = 1,087,803.41 × 226,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,202.32x = 246,459,608,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,459,608,915.30/725,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,849.45

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