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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,296.33, 1,098,548.49 and 226,897.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,296.33, 1,098,548.49 and 226,897.03 is: 340,377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,296.33 : 1,098,548.49 = 226,897.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,296.33/1,098,548.49 = 226,897.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,296.33x = 1,098,548.49 × 226,897.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,296.33x = 249,257,391,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,257,391,916.03/732,296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,377.77

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