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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,073.10, 1,098,008.40 and 226,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,073.10, 1,098,008.40 and 226,981.40 is: 340,440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,073.10 : 1,098,008.40 = 226,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,073.10/1,098,008.40 = 226,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,073.10x = 1,098,008.40 × 226,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,073.10x = 249,227,483,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,227,483,843.76/732,073.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,440.71

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