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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,255.42, 1,095,487.62 and 224,859.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,255.42, 1,095,487.62 and 224,859.16 is: 337,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,255.42 : 1,095,487.62 = 224,859.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,255.42/1,095,487.62 = 224,859.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,255.42x = 1,095,487.62 × 224,859.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,255.42x = 246,330,426,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,330,426,023.60/730,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,320.91

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