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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,639.26, 1,097,348.18 and 199,202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,639.26, 1,097,348.18 and 199,202.26 is: 298,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,639.26 : 1,097,348.18 = 199,202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,639.26/1,097,348.18 = 199,202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,639.26x = 1,097,348.18 × 199,202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,639.26x = 218,594,237,462.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,594,237,462.89/731,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,773.25

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