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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,842.72, 1,088,693.68 and 220,408.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,842.72, 1,088,693.68 and 220,408.07 is: 330,590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,842.72 : 1,088,693.68 = 220,408.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,842.72/1,088,693.68 = 220,408.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,842.72x = 1,088,693.68 × 220,408.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,842.72x = 239,956,872,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,956,872,830.00/725,842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,590.73

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