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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,733, 1,090,109.22 and 228,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,733, 1,090,109.22 and 228,097 is: 342,148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,733 : 1,090,109.22 = 228,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,733/1,090,109.22 = 228,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,733x = 1,090,109.22 × 228,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,733x = 248,650,642,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,650,642,754.34/726,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,148.55

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