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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,712.66, 1,096,178.33 and 225,231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,712.66, 1,096,178.33 and 225,231.62 is: 337,881.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,712.66 : 1,096,178.33 = 225,231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,712.66/1,096,178.33 = 225,231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,712.66x = 1,096,178.33 × 225,231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,712.66x = 246,894,016,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,894,016,156.98/730,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,881.13

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