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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,276.50, 1,092,414.75 and 229,640.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,276.50, 1,092,414.75 and 229,640.50 is: 344,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,276.50 : 1,092,414.75 = 229,640.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,276.50/1,092,414.75 = 229,640.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,276.50x = 1,092,414.75 × 229,640.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,276.50x = 250,862,669,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,862,669,397.38/728,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,460.75

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