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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,413.34, 1,091,120.10 and 221,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,413.34, 1,091,120.10 and 221,977 is: 332,965.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,413.34 : 1,091,120.10 = 221,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,413.34/1,091,120.10 = 221,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,413.34x = 1,091,120.10 × 221,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,413.34x = 242,203,566,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,203,566,437.70/727,413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,965.53

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