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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,844.08, 1,099,422.72 and 227,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,844.08, 1,099,422.72 and 227,394 is: 341,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,844.08 : 1,099,422.72 = 227,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,844.08/1,099,422.72 = 227,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,844.08x = 1,099,422.72 × 227,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,844.08x = 250,002,129,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,002,129,991.68/732,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,139.59

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