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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,598.40, 1,089,586.56 and 228,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,598.40, 1,089,586.56 and 228,001.28 is: 341,904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,598.40 : 1,089,586.56 = 228,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,598.40/1,089,586.56 = 228,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,598.40x = 1,089,586.56 × 228,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,598.40x = 248,427,130,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,427,130,350.80/726,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,904.32

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