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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,783.70, 1,093,175.55 and 230,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,783.70, 1,093,175.55 and 230,147.70 is: 345,221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,783.70 : 1,093,175.55 = 230,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,783.70/1,093,175.55 = 230,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,783.70x = 1,093,175.55 × 230,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,783.70x = 251,591,838,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,591,838,528.74/728,783.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,221.55

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