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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,949.94, 1,096,527.78 and 225,551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,949.94, 1,096,527.78 and 225,551.93 is: 338,359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,949.94 : 1,096,527.78 = 225,551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,949.94/1,096,527.78 = 225,551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,949.94x = 1,096,527.78 × 225,551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,949.94x = 247,323,951,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,323,951,594.98/730,949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,359.63

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