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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,964.53, 1,096,549.86 and 225,566.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,964.53, 1,096,549.86 and 225,566.65 is: 338,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,964.53 : 1,096,549.86 = 225,566.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,964.53/1,096,549.86 = 225,566.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,964.53x = 1,096,549.86 × 225,566.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,964.53x = 247,345,072,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,345,072,995.42/730,964.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,381.77

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