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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,538.98, 1,097,197.59 and 199,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,538.98, 1,097,197.59 and 199,101.50 is: 298,622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,538.98 : 1,097,197.59 = 199,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,538.98/1,097,197.59 = 199,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,538.98x = 1,097,197.59 × 199,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,538.98x = 218,453,685,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,453,685,965.39/731,538.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,622.07

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