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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,322.40, 1,098,602.12 and 226,764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,322.40, 1,098,602.12 and 226,764.56 is: 340,183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,322.40 : 1,098,602.12 = 226,764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,322.40/1,098,602.12 = 226,764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,322.40x = 1,098,602.12 × 226,764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,322.40x = 249,124,026,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,124,026,356.87/732,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,183.54

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