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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,265.39, 1,087,897.88 and 226,629.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,265.39, 1,087,897.88 and 226,629.39 is: 339,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,265.39 : 1,087,897.88 = 226,629.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,265.39/1,087,897.88 = 226,629.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,265.39x = 1,087,897.88 × 226,629.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,265.39x = 246,549,632,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,549,632,926.69/725,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,944.02

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