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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,416.20, 1,091,124.30 and 221,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,416.20, 1,091,124.30 and 221,976.20 is: 332,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,416.20 : 1,091,124.30 = 221,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,416.20/1,091,124.30 = 221,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,416.20x = 1,091,124.30 × 221,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,416.20x = 242,203,625,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,203,625,841.66/727,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,964.30

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