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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,556.20, 1,096,007.10 and 231,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,556.20, 1,096,007.10 and 231,920.20 is: 347,935.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,556.20 : 1,096,007.10 = 231,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,556.20/1,096,007.10 = 231,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,556.20x = 1,096,007.10 × 231,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,556.20x = 254,186,185,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,186,185,833.42/730,556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,935.16

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