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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,232.39, 1,096,871.40 and 198,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,232.39, 1,096,871.40 and 198,764.73 is: 298,153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,232.39 : 1,096,871.40 = 198,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,232.39/1,096,871.40 = 198,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,232.39x = 1,096,871.40 × 198,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,232.39x = 218,019,347,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,019,347,665.72/731,232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,153.30

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