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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,541, 1,094,316.36 and 230,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,541, 1,094,316.36 and 230,905 is: 346,359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,541 : 1,094,316.36 = 230,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,541/1,094,316.36 = 230,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,541x = 1,094,316.36 × 230,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,541x = 252,683,119,105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,683,119,105.80/729,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,359.04

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