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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,394.12, 1,089,591.18 and 227,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,394.12, 1,089,591.18 and 227,797 is: 341,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,394.12 : 1,089,591.18 = 227,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,394.12/1,089,591.18 = 227,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,394.12x = 1,089,591.18 × 227,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,394.12x = 248,205,602,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,205,602,030.46/726,394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,695.50

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