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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,679, 1,090,057.38 and 228,081.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,679, 1,090,057.38 and 228,081.88 is: 342,135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,679 : 1,090,057.38 = 228,081.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,679/1,090,057.38 = 228,081.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,679x = 1,090,057.38 × 228,081.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,679x = 248,622,336,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,622,336,538.27/726,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,135.02

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