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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,502.22, 1,089,794.31 and 221,079.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,502.22, 1,089,794.31 and 221,079.67 is: 331,631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,502.22 : 1,089,794.31 = 221,079.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,502.22/1,089,794.31 = 221,079.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,502.22x = 1,089,794.31 × 221,079.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,502.22x = 240,931,366,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,931,366,422.68/726,502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,631.98

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