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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,535.72, 1,097,192.73 and 199,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,535.72, 1,097,192.73 and 199,098.24 is: 298,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,535.72 : 1,097,192.73 = 199,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,535.72/1,097,192.73 = 199,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,535.72x = 1,097,192.73 × 199,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,535.72x = 218,449,141,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,449,141,483.80/731,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,617.19

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