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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,654.58, 1,090,156.91 and 228,018.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,654.58, 1,090,156.91 and 228,018.58 is: 342,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,654.58 : 1,090,156.91 = 228,018.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,654.58/1,090,156.91 = 228,018.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,654.58x = 1,090,156.91 × 228,018.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,654.58x = 248,576,030,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,576,030,595.39/726,654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,082.80

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