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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,531.69, 1,097,541.23 and 245,261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,531.69, 1,097,541.23 and 245,261.95 is: 367,974.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,531.69 : 1,097,541.23 = 245,261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,531.69/1,097,541.23 = 245,261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,531.69x = 1,097,541.23 × 245,261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,531.69x = 269,185,101,048.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,185,101,048.89/731,531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,974.63

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