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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,183.68, 1,096,368 and 225,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,183.68, 1,096,368 and 225,601.12 is: 338,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,183.68 : 1,096,368 = 225,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,183.68/1,096,368 = 225,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,183.68x = 1,096,368 × 225,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,183.68x = 247,341,848,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,341,848,732.16/731,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,275.94

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