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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,331.57, 1,097,114.24 and 225,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,331.57, 1,097,114.24 and 225,773.72 is: 338,696.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,331.57 : 1,097,114.24 = 225,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,331.57/1,097,114.24 = 225,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,331.57x = 1,097,114.24 × 225,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,331.57x = 247,699,558,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,699,558,308.64/731,331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,696.66

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