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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,848.81, 1,096,462.35 and 225,398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,848.81, 1,096,462.35 and 225,398.61 is: 338,156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,848.81 : 1,096,462.35 = 225,398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,848.81/1,096,462.35 = 225,398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,848.81x = 1,096,462.35 × 225,398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,848.81x = 247,141,089,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,141,089,607.33/730,848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,156.25

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