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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,627.70, 1,092,941.55 and 229,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,627.70, 1,092,941.55 and 229,991.70 is: 344,987.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,627.70 : 1,092,941.55 = 229,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,627.70/1,092,941.55 = 229,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,627.70x = 1,092,941.55 × 229,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,627.70x = 251,367,485,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,367,485,085.14/728,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,987.55

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