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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,993.78, 1,094,904.27 and 224,553.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,993.78, 1,094,904.27 and 224,553.78 is: 336,804.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,993.78 : 1,094,904.27 = 224,553.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,993.78/1,094,904.27 = 224,553.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,993.78x = 1,094,904.27 × 224,553.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,993.78x = 245,864,892,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,864,892,566.64/729,993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,804.09

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