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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,962.34, 1,090,616.04 and 228,326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,962.34, 1,090,616.04 and 228,326.34 is: 342,543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,962.34 : 1,090,616.04 = 228,326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,962.34/1,090,616.04 = 228,326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,962.34x = 1,090,616.04 × 228,326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,962.34x = 249,016,368,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,016,368,758.49/726,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,543.70

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