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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,394.56, 1,097,196.77 and 225,999.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,394.56, 1,097,196.77 and 225,999.65 is: 339,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,394.56 : 1,097,196.77 = 225,999.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,394.56/1,097,196.77 = 225,999.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,394.56x = 1,097,196.77 × 225,999.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,394.56x = 247,966,089,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,966,089,309.12/731,394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,031.90

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