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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,511.62, 1,089,808.37 and 221,089.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,511.62, 1,089,808.37 and 221,089.04 is: 331,646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,511.62 : 1,089,808.37 = 221,089.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,511.62/1,089,808.37 = 221,089.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,511.62x = 1,089,808.37 × 221,089.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,511.62x = 240,944,686,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,944,686,307.27/726,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,646.02

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