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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,733.82, 1,096,101.28 and 198,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,733.82, 1,096,101.28 and 198,254.82 is: 297,382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,733.82 : 1,096,101.28 = 198,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,733.82/1,096,101.28 = 198,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,733.82x = 1,096,101.28 × 198,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,733.82x = 217,307,361,968.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,307,361,968.17/730,733.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,382.38

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