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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,411.60, 1,089,617.40 and 227,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,411.60, 1,089,617.40 and 227,774.80 is: 341,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,411.60 : 1,089,617.40 = 227,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,411.60/1,089,617.40 = 227,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,411.60x = 1,089,617.40 × 227,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,411.60x = 248,187,385,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,187,385,361.52/726,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,662.20

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