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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,977.62, 1,093,425.56 and 223,537.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,977.62, 1,093,425.56 and 223,537.21 is: 335,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,977.62 : 1,093,425.56 = 223,537.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,977.62/1,093,425.56 = 223,537.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,977.62x = 1,093,425.56 × 223,537.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,977.62x = 244,421,303,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,421,303,909.50/728,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,293.29

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