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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,555.76, 1,095,936.57 and 225,157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,555.76, 1,095,936.57 and 225,157.61 is: 337,768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,555.76 : 1,095,936.57 = 225,157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,555.76/1,095,936.57 = 225,157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,555.76x = 1,095,936.57 × 225,157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,555.76x = 246,758,458,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,758,458,812.80/730,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,768.14

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