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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,547.72, 1,097,210.70 and 199,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,547.72, 1,097,210.70 and 199,110.24 is: 298,635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,547.72 : 1,097,210.70 = 199,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,547.72/1,097,210.70 = 199,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,547.72x = 1,097,210.70 × 199,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,547.72x = 218,465,885,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,465,885,807.57/731,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,635.18

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