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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,001.44, 1,097,889.84 and 199,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,001.44, 1,097,889.84 and 199,565.28 is: 299,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,001.44 : 1,097,889.84 = 199,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,001.44/1,097,889.84 = 199,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,001.44x = 1,097,889.84 × 199,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,001.44x = 219,100,693,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,100,693,328.76/732,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,317.30

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