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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,526, 1,089,829.92 and 221,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,526, 1,089,829.92 and 221,103.40 is: 331,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,526 : 1,089,829.92 = 221,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,526/1,089,829.92 = 221,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,526x = 1,089,829.92 × 221,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,526x = 240,965,100,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,965,100,733.73/726,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,667.55

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