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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,396.91, 1,096,895.77 and 218,941.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,396.91, 1,096,895.77 and 218,941.81 is: 328,352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,396.91 : 1,096,895.77 = 218,941.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,396.91/1,096,895.77 = 218,941.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,396.91x = 1,096,895.77 × 218,941.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,396.91x = 240,156,345,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,156,345,265.14/731,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,352.97

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