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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,174.42, 1,098,148.76 and 199,738.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,174.42, 1,098,148.76 and 199,738.74 is: 299,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,174.42 : 1,098,148.76 = 199,738.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,174.42/1,098,148.76 = 199,738.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,174.42x = 1,098,148.76 × 199,738.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,174.42x = 219,342,849,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,342,849,654.96/732,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,577.32

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