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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,732.82, 1,096,099.78 and 198,253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,732.82, 1,096,099.78 and 198,253.82 is: 297,380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,732.82 : 1,096,099.78 = 198,253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,732.82/1,096,099.78 = 198,253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,732.82x = 1,096,099.78 × 198,253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,732.82x = 217,305,968,486.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,305,968,486.16/730,732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,380.88

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