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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,147.70, 1,096,721.55 and 232,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,147.70, 1,096,721.55 and 232,562.10 is: 348,843.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,147.70 : 1,096,721.55 = 232,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,147.70/1,096,721.55 = 232,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,147.70x = 1,096,721.55 × 232,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,147.70x = 255,055,866,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,055,866,783.26/731,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,843.15

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