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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,533.68, 1,097,544.22 and 245,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,533.68, 1,097,544.22 and 245,263.96 is: 367,977.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,533.68 : 1,097,544.22 = 245,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,533.68/1,097,544.22 = 245,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,533.68x = 1,097,544.22 × 245,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,533.68x = 269,188,041,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,188,041,672.31/731,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,977.65

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