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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,373.32, 1,098,158.61 and 226,793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,373.32, 1,098,158.61 and 226,793.94 is: 340,066.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,373.32 : 1,098,158.61 = 226,793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,373.32/1,098,158.61 = 226,793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,373.32x = 1,098,158.61 × 226,793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,373.32x = 249,055,717,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,055,717,906.82/732,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,066.62

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