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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,233.89, 1,096,873.65 and 198,766.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,233.89, 1,096,873.65 and 198,766.23 is: 298,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,233.89 : 1,096,873.65 = 198,766.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,233.89/1,096,873.65 = 198,766.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,233.89x = 1,096,873.65 × 198,766.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,233.89x = 218,021,440,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,021,440,196.84/731,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,155.55

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