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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,641.16, 1,090,007.82 and 228,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,641.16, 1,090,007.82 and 228,024.84 is: 342,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,641.16 : 1,090,007.82 = 228,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,641.16/1,090,007.82 = 228,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,641.16x = 1,090,007.82 × 228,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,641.16x = 248,548,858,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,548,858,754.25/726,641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,051.72

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