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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,977.58, 1,094,968.89 and 224,535.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,977.58, 1,094,968.89 and 224,535.15 is: 336,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,977.58 : 1,094,968.89 = 224,535.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,977.58/1,094,968.89 = 224,535.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,977.58x = 1,094,968.89 × 224,535.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,977.58x = 245,859,003,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,859,003,961.48/729,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,803.50

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