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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,131.59, 1,096,290 and 225,549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,131.59, 1,096,290 and 225,549.12 is: 338,198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,131.59 : 1,096,290 = 225,549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,131.59/1,096,290 = 225,549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,131.59x = 1,096,290 × 225,549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,131.59x = 247,267,244,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,267,244,764.80/731,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,198.00

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