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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,834.88, 1,097,598.72 and 206,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,834.88, 1,097,598.72 and 206,400 is: 309,556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,834.88 : 1,097,598.72 = 206,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,834.88/1,097,598.72 = 206,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,834.88x = 1,097,598.72 × 206,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,834.88x = 226,544,375,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,544,375,808/731,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,556.68

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