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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,836.88, 1,097,601.72 and 206,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,836.88, 1,097,601.72 and 206,402 is: 309,559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,836.88 : 1,097,601.72 = 206,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,836.88/1,097,601.72 = 206,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,836.88x = 1,097,601.72 × 206,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,836.88x = 226,547,190,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,547,190,211.44/731,836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,559.68

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