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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,857.03, 1,096,403.78 and 225,299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,857.03, 1,096,403.78 and 225,299.78 is: 337,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,857.03 : 1,096,403.78 = 225,299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,857.03/1,096,403.78 = 225,299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,857.03x = 1,096,403.78 × 225,299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,857.03x = 247,019,529,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,019,529,617.91/730,857.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,986.12

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