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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,742.16, 1,090,159.32 and 228,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,742.16, 1,090,159.32 and 228,125.84 is: 342,203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,742.16 : 1,090,159.32 = 228,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,742.16/1,090,159.32 = 228,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,742.16x = 1,090,159.32 × 228,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,742.16x = 248,693,510,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,693,510,608.83/726,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,203.22

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