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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,224.82, 1,098,304.40 and 199,744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,224.82, 1,098,304.40 and 199,744.14 is: 299,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,224.82 : 1,098,304.40 = 199,744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,224.82/1,098,304.40 = 199,744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,224.82x = 1,098,304.40 × 199,744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,224.82x = 219,379,867,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,379,867,836.22/732,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,607.25

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