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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,166.90, 1,096,348.42 and 225,589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,166.90, 1,096,348.42 and 225,589.92 is: 338,260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,166.90 : 1,096,348.42 = 225,589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,166.90/1,096,348.42 = 225,589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,166.90x = 1,096,348.42 × 225,589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,166.90x = 247,325,152,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,325,152,359.93/731,166.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,260.87

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