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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,534.73, 1,097,191.21 and 199,097.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,534.73, 1,097,191.21 and 199,097.25 is: 298,615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,534.73 : 1,097,191.21 = 199,097.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,534.73/1,097,191.21 = 199,097.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,534.73x = 1,097,191.21 × 199,097.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,534.73x = 218,447,752,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,447,752,635.17/731,534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,615.70

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