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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,244, 1,096,869.51 and 191,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,244, 1,096,869.51 and 191,499.24 is: 287,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,244 : 1,096,869.51 = 191,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,244/1,096,869.51 = 191,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,244x = 1,096,869.51 × 191,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,244x = 210,049,677,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,049,677,544.17/731,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,249.78

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