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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,263.76, 1,087,895.44 and 226,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,263.76, 1,087,895.44 and 226,627.76 is: 339,941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,263.76 : 1,087,895.44 = 226,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,263.76/1,087,895.44 = 226,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,263.76x = 1,087,895.44 × 226,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,263.76x = 246,547,309,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,547,309,684.44/725,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,941.58

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