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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,882.28, 1,096,512.16 and 225,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,882.28, 1,096,512.16 and 225,431.84 is: 338,205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,882.28 : 1,096,512.16 = 225,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,882.28/1,096,512.16 = 225,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,882.28x = 1,096,512.16 × 225,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,882.28x = 247,188,753,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,188,753,811.17/730,882.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,205.97

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