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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,597.49, 1,097,501.39 and 226,197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,597.49, 1,097,501.39 and 226,197.87 is: 339,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,597.49 : 1,097,501.39 = 226,197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,597.49/1,097,501.39 = 226,197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,597.49x = 1,097,501.39 × 226,197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,597.49x = 248,252,476,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,252,476,740.04/731,597.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,329.32

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