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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,001.31, 1,096,533.08 and 225,551.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,001.31, 1,096,533.08 and 225,551.09 is: 338,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,001.31 : 1,096,533.08 = 225,551.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,001.31/1,096,533.08 = 225,551.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,001.31x = 1,096,533.08 × 225,551.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,001.31x = 247,324,233,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,324,233,349.60/731,001.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,336.24

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