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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,256.64, 1,098,489.30 and 226,857.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,256.64, 1,098,489.30 and 226,857.34 is: 340,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,256.64 : 1,098,489.30 = 226,857.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,256.64/1,098,489.30 = 226,857.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,256.64x = 1,098,489.30 × 226,857.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,256.64x = 249,200,361,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,200,361,138.86/732,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,318.34

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