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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,174.95, 1,096,791.59 and 225,691.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,174.95, 1,096,791.59 and 225,691.21 is: 338,545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,174.95 : 1,096,791.59 = 225,691.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,174.95/1,096,791.59 = 225,691.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,174.95x = 1,096,791.59 × 225,691.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,174.95x = 247,536,221,730.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,536,221,730.63/731,174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,545.82

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