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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,606.72, 1,088,412.20 and 220,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,606.72, 1,088,412.20 and 220,171.84 is: 330,258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,606.72 : 1,088,412.20 = 220,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,606.72/1,088,412.20 = 220,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,606.72x = 1,088,412.20 × 220,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,606.72x = 239,637,716,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,637,716,752.45/725,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,258.40

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