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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,296.23, 1,091,116.05 and 228,660.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,296.23, 1,091,116.05 and 228,660.23 is: 343,044.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,296.23 : 1,091,116.05 = 228,660.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,296.23/1,091,116.05 = 228,660.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,296.23x = 1,091,116.05 × 228,660.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,296.23x = 249,494,846,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,494,846,949.69/727,296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,044.33

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