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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,217.79, 1,098,294.56 and 199,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,217.79, 1,098,294.56 and 199,737.06 is: 299,596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,217.79 : 1,098,294.56 = 199,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,217.79/1,098,294.56 = 199,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,217.79x = 1,098,294.56 × 199,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,217.79x = 219,370,126,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,370,126,927.74/732,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,596.83

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