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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,579, 1,090,043.50 and 227,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,579, 1,090,043.50 and 227,943 is: 341,969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,579 : 1,090,043.50 = 227,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,579/1,090,043.50 = 227,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,579x = 1,090,043.50 × 227,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,579x = 248,467,785,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,467,785,520.50/726,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,969.40

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