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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,337.44, 1,097,034.87 and 225,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,337.44, 1,097,034.87 and 225,853.40 is: 338,788.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,337.44 : 1,097,034.87 = 225,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,337.44/1,097,034.87 = 225,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,337.44x = 1,097,034.87 × 225,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,337.44x = 247,769,053,513.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,769,053,513.29/731,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,788.96

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