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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,533.57, 1,097,189.48 and 199,096.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,533.57, 1,097,189.48 and 199,096.09 is: 298,613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,533.57 : 1,097,189.48 = 199,096.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,533.57/1,097,189.48 = 199,096.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,533.57x = 1,097,189.48 × 199,096.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,533.57x = 218,446,133,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,446,133,211.90/731,533.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,613.96

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