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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,834.26, 1,096,239.30 and 218,500.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,834.26, 1,096,239.30 and 218,500.59 is: 327,747.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,834.26 : 1,096,239.30 = 218,500.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,834.26/1,096,239.30 = 218,500.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,834.26x = 1,096,239.30 × 218,500.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,834.26x = 239,528,933,831.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,528,933,831.19/730,834.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,747.27

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