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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,295.59, 1,089,618.41 and 227,659.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,295.59, 1,089,618.41 and 227,659.59 is: 341,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,295.59 : 1,089,618.41 = 227,659.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,295.59/1,089,618.41 = 227,659.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,295.59x = 1,089,618.41 × 227,659.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,295.59x = 248,062,079,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,062,079,338.75/726,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,544.25

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