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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,367.02, 1,098,707.34 and 226,916.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,367.02, 1,098,707.34 and 226,916.78 is: 340,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,367.02 : 1,098,707.34 = 226,916.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,367.02/1,098,707.34 = 226,916.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,367.02x = 1,098,707.34 × 226,916.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,367.02x = 249,315,131,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,315,131,755.17/732,367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,423.76

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