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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,771.42, 1,089,924.62 and 240,363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,771.42, 1,089,924.62 and 240,363.23 is: 360,467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,771.42 : 1,089,924.62 = 240,363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,771.42/1,089,924.62 = 240,363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,771.42x = 1,089,924.62 × 240,363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,771.42x = 261,977,795,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,977,795,468.28/726,771.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,467.94

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