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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,282.74, 1,101,489.72 and 228,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,282.74, 1,101,489.72 and 228,848 is: 343,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,282.74 : 1,101,489.72 = 228,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,282.74/1,101,489.72 = 228,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,282.74x = 1,101,489.72 × 228,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,282.74x = 252,073,718,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,073,718,298.32/734,282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,292.45

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