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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,177.61, 1,098,373.34 and 226,783.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,177.61, 1,098,373.34 and 226,783.78 is: 340,208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,177.61 : 1,098,373.34 = 226,783.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,177.61/1,098,373.34 = 226,783.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,177.61x = 1,098,373.34 × 226,783.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,177.61x = 249,093,257,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,093,257,896.43/732,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,208.79

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