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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,303.59, 1,091,127.24 and 228,667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,303.59, 1,091,127.24 and 228,667.59 is: 343,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,303.59 : 1,091,127.24 = 228,667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,303.59/1,091,127.24 = 228,667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,303.59x = 1,091,127.24 × 228,667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,303.59x = 249,505,436,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,505,436,354.15/727,303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,055.42

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