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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,313.75, 1,089,645.60 and 227,677.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,313.75, 1,089,645.60 and 227,677.75 is: 341,571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,313.75 : 1,089,645.60 = 227,677.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,313.75/1,089,645.60 = 227,677.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,313.75x = 1,089,645.60 × 227,677.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,313.75x = 248,088,058,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,088,058,505.40/726,313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,571.47

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