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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,730.87, 1,096,096.84 and 198,251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,730.87, 1,096,096.84 and 198,251.86 is: 297,377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,730.87 : 1,096,096.84 = 198,251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,730.87/1,096,096.84 = 198,251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,730.87x = 1,096,096.84 × 198,251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,730.87x = 217,303,234,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,303,234,777.70/730,730.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,377.93

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