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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,741.10, 1,097,630.91 and 199,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,741.10, 1,097,630.91 and 199,273.02 is: 298,914.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,741.10 : 1,097,630.91 = 199,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,741.10/1,097,630.91 = 199,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,741.10x = 1,097,630.91 × 199,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,741.10x = 218,728,226,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,728,226,281.05/731,741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,914.78

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