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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,604.40, 1,089,595.56 and 228,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,604.40, 1,089,595.56 and 228,007.28 is: 341,913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,604.40 : 1,089,595.56 = 228,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,604.40/1,089,595.56 = 228,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,604.40x = 1,089,595.56 × 228,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,604.40x = 248,435,719,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,435,719,935.68/726,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,913.32

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