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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,371.81, 1,098,156.36 and 226,792.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,371.81, 1,098,156.36 and 226,792.43 is: 340,064.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,371.81 : 1,098,156.36 = 226,792.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,371.81/1,098,156.36 = 226,792.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,371.81x = 1,098,156.36 × 226,792.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,371.81x = 249,053,552,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,053,552,149.75/732,371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,064.36

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