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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,053.86, 1,090,621.47 and 221,631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,053.86, 1,090,621.47 and 221,631.26 is: 332,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,053.86 : 1,090,621.47 = 221,631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,053.86/1,090,621.47 = 221,631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,053.86x = 1,090,621.47 × 221,631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,053.86x = 241,715,810,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,715,810,579.15/727,053.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,459.29

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