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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,209.58, 1,098,421.29 and 226,815.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,209.58, 1,098,421.29 and 226,815.75 is: 340,256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,209.58 : 1,098,421.29 = 226,815.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,209.58/1,098,421.29 = 226,815.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,209.58x = 1,098,421.29 × 226,815.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,209.58x = 249,139,248,707.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,139,248,707.32/732,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,256.75

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