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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,833.26, 1,096,237.80 and 218,499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,833.26, 1,096,237.80 and 218,499.59 is: 327,745.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,833.26 : 1,096,237.80 = 218,499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,833.26/1,096,237.80 = 218,499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,833.26x = 1,096,237.80 × 218,499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,833.26x = 239,527,512,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,527,512,583.10/730,833.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,745.78

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