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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,133.20, 1,093,699.80 and 230,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,133.20, 1,093,699.80 and 230,497.20 is: 345,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,133.20 : 1,093,699.80 = 230,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,133.20/1,093,699.80 = 230,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,133.20x = 1,093,699.80 × 230,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,133.20x = 252,094,741,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,094,741,540.56/729,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,745.80

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