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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,622.56, 1,094,602.40 and 230,986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,622.56, 1,094,602.40 and 230,986.56 is: 346,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,622.56 : 1,094,602.40 = 230,986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,622.56/1,094,602.40 = 230,986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,622.56x = 1,094,602.40 × 230,986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,622.56x = 252,838,442,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,838,442,943.74/729,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,533.20

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