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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,092.20, 1,096,638.30 and 232,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,092.20, 1,096,638.30 and 232,506.60 is: 348,759.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,092.20 : 1,096,638.30 = 232,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,092.20/1,096,638.30 = 232,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,092.20x = 1,096,638.30 × 232,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,092.20x = 254,975,642,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,975,642,562.78/731,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,759.90

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