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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,106.12, 1,089,159.66 and 227,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,106.12, 1,089,159.66 and 227,509 is: 341,263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,106.12 : 1,089,159.66 = 227,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,106.12/1,089,159.66 = 227,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,106.12x = 1,089,159.66 × 227,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,106.12x = 247,793,625,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,793,625,086.94/726,106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,263.65

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