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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,231.42, 1,095,451.62 and 224,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,231.42, 1,095,451.62 and 224,835.16 is: 337,284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,231.42 : 1,095,451.62 = 224,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,231.42/1,095,451.62 = 224,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,231.42x = 1,095,451.62 × 224,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,231.42x = 246,296,040,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,296,040,254.96/730,231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,284.91

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