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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,797, 1,091,861.68 and 222,429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,797, 1,091,861.68 and 222,429.90 is: 333,695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,797 : 1,091,861.68 = 222,429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,797/1,091,861.68 = 222,429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,797x = 1,091,861.68 × 222,429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,797x = 242,862,684,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,862,684,296.23/727,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,695.64

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