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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,597.86, 1,097,501.94 and 226,198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,597.86, 1,097,501.94 and 226,198.26 is: 339,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,597.86 : 1,097,501.94 = 226,198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,597.86/1,097,501.94 = 226,198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,597.86x = 1,097,501.94 × 226,198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,597.86x = 248,253,029,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,253,029,174.62/731,597.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,329.90

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