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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,953.04, 1,090,473.12 and 228,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,953.04, 1,090,473.12 and 228,317.04 is: 342,489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,953.04 : 1,090,473.12 = 228,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,953.04/1,090,473.12 = 228,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,953.04x = 1,090,473.12 × 228,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,953.04x = 248,973,594,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,973,594,957.97/726,953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,489.24

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