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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,511.68, 1,091,331.52 and 222,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,511.68, 1,091,331.52 and 222,186.72 is: 333,299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,511.68 : 1,091,331.52 = 222,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,511.68/1,091,331.52 = 222,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,511.68x = 1,091,331.52 × 222,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,511.68x = 242,479,370,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,479,370,861.41/727,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,299.63

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