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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,720, 1,090,118.88 and 228,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,720, 1,090,118.88 and 228,122.88 is: 342,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,720 : 1,090,118.88 = 228,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,720/1,090,118.88 = 228,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,720x = 1,090,118.88 × 228,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,720x = 248,681,058,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,681,058,447.97/726,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,196.52

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