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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,235.41, 1,095,456.78 and 224,838.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,235.41, 1,095,456.78 and 224,838.39 is: 337,289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,235.41 : 1,095,456.78 = 224,838.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,235.41/1,095,456.78 = 224,838.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,235.41x = 1,095,456.78 × 224,838.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,235.41x = 246,300,738,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,300,738,729.78/730,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,289.50

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