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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,101.62, 1,089,152.91 and 227,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,101.62, 1,089,152.91 and 227,504.50 is: 341,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,101.62 : 1,089,152.91 = 227,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,101.62/1,089,152.91 = 227,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,101.62x = 1,089,152.91 × 227,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,101.62x = 247,787,188,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,787,188,213.10/726,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,256.90

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