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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,268.08, 1,087,901.91 and 226,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,268.08, 1,087,901.91 and 226,632.08 is: 339,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,268.08 : 1,087,901.91 = 226,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,268.08/1,087,901.91 = 226,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,268.08x = 1,087,901.91 × 226,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,268.08x = 246,553,472,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,553,472,699.27/725,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,948.05

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