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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,854.18, 1,096,206.30 and 198,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,854.18, 1,096,206.30 and 198,429 is: 297,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,854.18 : 1,096,206.30 = 198,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,854.18/1,096,206.30 = 198,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,854.18x = 1,096,206.30 × 198,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,854.18x = 217,519,119,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,519,119,902.70/730,854.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,623.15

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