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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,953.54, 1,090,473.87 and 228,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,953.54, 1,090,473.87 and 228,317.54 is: 342,489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,953.54 : 1,090,473.87 = 228,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,953.54/1,090,473.87 = 228,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,953.54x = 1,090,473.87 × 228,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,953.54x = 248,974,311,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,974,311,432.68/726,953.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,489.99

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