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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,038.88, 1,093,558.32 and 230,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,038.88, 1,093,558.32 and 230,364 is: 345,546

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,038.88 : 1,093,558.32 = 230,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,038.88/1,093,558.32 = 230,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,038.88x = 1,093,558.32 × 230,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,038.88x = 251,916,468,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,916,468,828.48/729,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,546

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