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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,217, 1,092,509.82 and 202,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,217, 1,092,509.82 and 202,905 is: 304,408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,217 : 1,092,509.82 = 202,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,217/1,092,509.82 = 202,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,217x = 1,092,509.82 × 202,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,217x = 221,675,705,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,675,705,027.10/728,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,408.86

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