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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,173.42, 1,098,147.26 and 199,737.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,173.42, 1,098,147.26 and 199,737.74 is: 299,575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,173.42 : 1,098,147.26 = 199,737.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,173.42/1,098,147.26 = 199,737.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,173.42x = 1,098,147.26 × 199,737.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,173.42x = 219,341,451,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,341,451,899.59/732,173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,575.82

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