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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,582.88, 1,092,913.20 and 229,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,582.88, 1,092,913.20 and 229,908 is: 344,874.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,582.88 : 1,092,913.20 = 229,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,582.88/1,092,913.20 = 229,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,582.88x = 1,092,913.20 × 229,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,582.88x = 251,269,487,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,269,487,985.60/728,582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,874.27

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