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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,640.27, 1,097,349.66 and 199,203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,640.27, 1,097,349.66 and 199,203.27 is: 298,774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,640.27 : 1,097,349.66 = 199,203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,640.27/1,097,349.66 = 199,203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,640.27x = 1,097,349.66 × 199,203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,640.27x = 218,595,640,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,595,640,605.39/731,640.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,774.75

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