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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,176.61, 1,098,371.84 and 226,782.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,176.61, 1,098,371.84 and 226,782.78 is: 340,207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,176.61 : 1,098,371.84 = 226,782.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,176.61/1,098,371.84 = 226,782.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,176.61x = 1,098,371.84 × 226,782.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,176.61x = 249,091,818,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,091,818,215.00/732,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,207.29

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