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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,537.48, 1,097,195.34 and 199,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,537.48, 1,097,195.34 and 199,100 is: 298,619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,537.48 : 1,097,195.34 = 199,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,537.48/1,097,195.34 = 199,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,537.48x = 1,097,195.34 × 199,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,537.48x = 218,451,592,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,451,592,194.00/731,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,619.82

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