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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,947.79, 1,098,026.62 and 226,553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,947.79, 1,098,026.62 and 226,553.15 is: 339,862.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,947.79 : 1,098,026.62 = 226,553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,947.79/1,098,026.62 = 226,553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,947.79x = 1,098,026.62 × 226,553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,947.79x = 248,761,383,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,761,383,488.34/731,947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,862.20

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