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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,783.06, 1,099,331.32 and 227,333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,783.06, 1,099,331.32 and 227,333.06 is: 341,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,783.06 : 1,099,331.32 = 227,333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,783.06/1,099,331.32 = 227,333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,783.06x = 1,099,331.32 × 227,333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,783.06x = 249,914,352,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,914,352,929.44/732,783.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,048.21

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