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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,529, 1,089,834.42 and 221,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,529, 1,089,834.42 and 221,106.40 is: 331,672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,529 : 1,089,834.42 = 221,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,529/1,089,834.42 = 221,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,529x = 1,089,834.42 × 221,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,529x = 240,969,365,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,969,365,202.29/726,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,672.05

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