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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,641.78, 1,096,071.75 and 225,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,641.78, 1,096,071.75 and 225,160.74 is: 337,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,641.78 : 1,096,071.75 = 225,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,641.78/1,096,071.75 = 225,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,641.78x = 1,096,071.75 × 225,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,641.78x = 246,792,326,323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,792,326,323.10/730,641.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,774.73

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