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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,727.24, 1,090,265.34 and 228,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,727.24, 1,090,265.34 and 228,091.24 is: 342,191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,727.24 : 1,090,265.34 = 228,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,727.24/1,090,265.34 = 228,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,727.24x = 1,090,265.34 × 228,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,727.24x = 248,679,973,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,679,973,329.62/726,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,191.62

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