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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,901.10, 1,097,851.65 and 233,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,901.10, 1,097,851.65 and 233,265.10 is: 349,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,901.10 : 1,097,851.65 = 233,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,901.10/1,097,851.65 = 233,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,901.10x = 1,097,851.65 × 233,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,901.10x = 256,090,474,922.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,090,474,922.42/731,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,897.65

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