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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,554.98, 1,097,437.26 and 226,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,554.98, 1,097,437.26 and 226,159.92 is: 339,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,554.98 : 1,097,437.26 = 226,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,554.98/1,097,437.26 = 226,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,554.98x = 1,097,437.26 × 226,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,554.98x = 248,196,322,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,196,322,926.62/731,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,272.28

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