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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,296.56, 1,087,944.64 and 226,660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,296.56, 1,087,944.64 and 226,660.56 is: 339,990.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,296.56 : 1,087,944.64 = 226,660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,296.56/1,087,944.64 = 226,660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,296.56x = 1,087,944.64 × 226,660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,296.56x = 246,594,141,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,594,141,351.40/725,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,990.78

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