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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,726.78, 1,096,199.52 and 225,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,726.78, 1,096,199.52 and 225,245.74 is: 337,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,726.78 : 1,096,199.52 = 225,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,726.78/1,096,199.52 = 225,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,726.78x = 1,096,199.52 × 225,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,726.78x = 246,914,272,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,914,272,070.05/730,726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,902.32

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