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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,543.48, 1,097,204.32 and 199,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,543.48, 1,097,204.32 and 199,106 is: 298,628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,543.48 : 1,097,204.32 = 199,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,543.48/1,097,204.32 = 199,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,543.48x = 1,097,204.32 × 199,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,543.48x = 218,459,963,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,459,963,337.92/731,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,628.82

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