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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,495, 1,095,742.50 and 198,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,495, 1,095,742.50 and 198,016.04 is: 297,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,495 : 1,095,742.50 = 198,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,495/1,095,742.50 = 198,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,495x = 1,095,742.50 × 198,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,495x = 216,974,590,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,974,590,709.70/730,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,024.06

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