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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,153.38, 1,097,972.70 and 219,665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,153.38, 1,097,972.70 and 219,665.72 is: 329,421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,153.38 : 1,097,972.70 = 219,665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,153.38/1,097,972.70 = 219,665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,153.38x = 1,097,972.70 × 219,665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,153.38x = 241,186,963,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,186,963,685.84/732,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,421.36

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