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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,535.23, 1,097,191.96 and 199,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,535.23, 1,097,191.96 and 199,097.75 is: 298,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,535.23 : 1,097,191.96 = 199,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,535.23/1,097,191.96 = 199,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,535.23x = 1,097,191.96 × 199,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,535.23x = 218,448,450,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,448,450,554.09/731,535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,616.45

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