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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,735, 1,090,112.22 and 228,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,735, 1,090,112.22 and 228,099 is: 342,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,735 : 1,090,112.22 = 228,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,735/1,090,112.22 = 228,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,735x = 1,090,112.22 × 228,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,735x = 248,653,507,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,653,507,269.78/726,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,151.55

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