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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,534.48, 1,097,190.84 and 199,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,534.48, 1,097,190.84 and 199,097 is: 298,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,534.48 : 1,097,190.84 = 199,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,534.48/1,097,190.84 = 199,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,534.48x = 1,097,190.84 × 199,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,534.48x = 218,447,404,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,447,404,671.48/731,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,615.32

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