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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,502.71, 1,089,795.06 and 221,080.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,502.71, 1,089,795.06 and 221,080.16 is: 331,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,502.71 : 1,089,795.06 = 221,080.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,502.71/1,089,795.06 = 221,080.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,502.71x = 1,089,795.06 × 221,080.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,502.71x = 240,932,068,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,932,068,956.50/726,502.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,632.72

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