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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,948.54, 1,098,027.74 and 226,553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,948.54, 1,098,027.74 and 226,553.90 is: 339,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,948.54 : 1,098,027.74 = 226,553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,948.54/1,098,027.74 = 226,553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,948.54x = 1,098,027.74 × 226,553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,948.54x = 248,762,461,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,762,461,881.43/731,948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,863.32

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