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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,901.60, 1,097,852.40 and 233,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,901.60, 1,097,852.40 and 233,265.60 is: 349,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,901.60 : 1,097,852.40 = 233,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,901.60/1,097,852.40 = 233,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,901.60x = 1,097,852.40 × 233,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,901.60x = 256,091,198,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,091,198,797.44/731,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,898.40

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