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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,376, 1,091,102.88 and 228,778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,376, 1,091,102.88 and 228,778.88 is: 343,180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,376 : 1,091,102.88 = 228,778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,376/1,091,102.88 = 228,778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,376x = 1,091,102.88 × 228,778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,376x = 249,621,294,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,621,294,851.17/727,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,180.55

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