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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,341.78, 1,093,973.10 and 223,902.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,341.78, 1,093,973.10 and 223,902.86 is: 335,842.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,341.78 : 1,093,973.10 = 223,902.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,341.78/1,093,973.10 = 223,902.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,341.78x = 1,093,973.10 × 223,902.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,341.78x = 244,943,705,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,943,705,853.07/729,341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,842.14

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