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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,795.26, 1,097,797.46 and 226,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,795.26, 1,097,797.46 and 226,399.38 is: 339,631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,795.26 : 1,097,797.46 = 226,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,795.26/1,097,797.46 = 226,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,795.26x = 1,097,797.46 × 226,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,795.26x = 248,540,662,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,540,662,148.39/731,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,631.42

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