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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,577.94, 1,100,525.27 and 228,129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,577.94, 1,100,525.27 and 228,129.03 is: 342,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,577.94 : 1,100,525.27 = 228,129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,577.94/1,100,525.27 = 228,129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,577.94x = 1,100,525.27 × 228,129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,577.94x = 251,061,761,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,061,761,194.94/733,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,242.79

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