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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,659.08, 1,090,163.66 and 228,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,659.08, 1,090,163.66 and 228,023.08 is: 342,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,659.08 : 1,090,163.66 = 228,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,659.08/1,090,163.66 = 228,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,659.08x = 1,090,163.66 × 228,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,659.08x = 248,582,475,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,582,475,457.27/726,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,089.55

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