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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,738.64, 1,090,117.68 and 228,102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,738.64, 1,090,117.68 and 228,102.64 is: 342,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,738.64 : 1,090,117.68 = 228,102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,738.64/1,090,117.68 = 228,102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,738.64x = 1,090,117.68 × 228,102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,738.64x = 248,658,720,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,658,720,718.68/726,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,157.01

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