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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,891.70, 1,091,837.55 and 222,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,891.70, 1,091,837.55 and 222,451.70 is: 333,677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,891.70 : 1,091,837.55 = 222,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,891.70/1,091,837.55 = 222,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,891.70x = 1,091,837.55 × 222,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,891.70x = 242,881,119,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,881,119,121.34/727,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,677.55

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