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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,596.49, 1,097,499.89 and 226,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,596.49, 1,097,499.89 and 226,196.87 is: 339,327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,596.49 : 1,097,499.89 = 226,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,596.49/1,097,499.89 = 226,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,596.49x = 1,097,499.89 × 226,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,596.49x = 248,251,041,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,251,041,556.11/731,596.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,327.82

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