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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,732.16, 1,097,670.24 and 226,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,732.16, 1,097,670.24 and 226,273.44 is: 339,432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,732.16 : 1,097,670.24 = 226,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,732.16/1,097,670.24 = 226,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,732.16x = 1,097,670.24 × 226,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,732.16x = 248,373,621,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,373,621,190.43/731,732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,432.42

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