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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,870.20, 1,091,610.90 and 222,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,870.20, 1,091,610.90 and 222,430.20 is: 333,585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,870.20 : 1,091,610.90 = 222,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,870.20/1,091,610.90 = 222,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,870.20x = 1,091,610.90 × 222,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,870.20x = 242,807,230,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,807,230,809.18/727,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,585.89

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