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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,255.93, 1,098,171.73 and 219,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,255.93, 1,098,171.73 and 219,900.40 is: 329,786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,255.93 : 1,098,171.73 = 219,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,255.93/1,098,171.73 = 219,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,255.93x = 1,098,171.73 × 219,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,255.93x = 241,488,402,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,488,402,695.69/732,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,786.89

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