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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,734, 1,090,110.72 and 228,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,734, 1,090,110.72 and 228,098 is: 342,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,734 : 1,090,110.72 = 228,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,734/1,090,110.72 = 228,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,734x = 1,090,110.72 × 228,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,734x = 248,652,075,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,652,075,010.56/726,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,150.05

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