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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,635.92, 1,097,343.07 and 199,198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,635.92, 1,097,343.07 and 199,198.89 is: 298,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,635.92 : 1,097,343.07 = 199,198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,635.92/1,097,343.07 = 199,198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,635.92x = 1,097,343.07 × 199,198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,635.92x = 218,589,521,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,589,521,493.19/731,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,768.17

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