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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,050.12, 1,089,178.86 and 227,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,050.12, 1,089,178.86 and 227,453 is: 341,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,050.12 : 1,089,178.86 = 227,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,050.12/1,089,178.86 = 227,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,050.12x = 1,089,178.86 × 227,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,050.12x = 247,736,999,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,736,999,243.58/726,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,211.98

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