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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,740.66, 1,096,111.50 and 198,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,740.66, 1,096,111.50 and 198,261.64 is: 297,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,740.66 : 1,096,111.50 = 198,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,740.66/1,096,111.50 = 198,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,740.66x = 1,096,111.50 × 198,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,740.66x = 217,316,863,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,316,863,612.86/730,740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,392.60

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