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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,411.70, 1,092,617.55 and 229,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,411.70, 1,092,617.55 and 229,775.70 is: 344,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,411.70 : 1,092,617.55 = 229,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,411.70/1,092,617.55 = 229,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,411.70x = 1,092,617.55 × 229,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,411.70x = 251,056,962,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,056,962,383.54/728,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,663.55

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