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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,265.27, 1,087,897.69 and 226,629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,265.27, 1,087,897.69 and 226,629.27 is: 339,943.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,265.27 : 1,087,897.69 = 226,629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,265.27/1,087,897.69 = 226,629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,265.27x = 1,087,897.69 × 226,629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,265.27x = 246,549,459,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,549,459,319.39/725,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,943.84

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