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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,292.32, 1,089,613.43 and 227,656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,292.32, 1,089,613.43 and 227,656.32 is: 341,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,292.32 : 1,089,613.43 = 227,656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,292.32/1,089,613.43 = 227,656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,292.32x = 1,089,613.43 × 227,656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,292.32x = 248,057,382,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,057,382,558.10/726,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,539.32

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