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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,290.82, 1,089,611.18 and 227,654.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,290.82, 1,089,611.18 and 227,654.82 is: 341,537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,290.82 : 1,089,611.18 = 227,654.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,290.82/1,089,611.18 = 227,654.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,290.82x = 1,089,611.18 × 227,654.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,290.82x = 248,055,235,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,055,235,914.61/726,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,537.07

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