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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,249.86, 1,096,805.67 and 232,526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,249.86, 1,096,805.67 and 232,526.02 is: 348,767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,249.86 : 1,096,805.67 = 232,526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,249.86/1,096,805.67 = 232,526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,249.86x = 1,096,805.67 × 232,526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,249.86x = 255,035,857,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,035,857,158.53/731,249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,767.05

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