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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,513.48, 1,098,940.64 and 227,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,513.48, 1,098,940.64 and 227,047.68 is: 340,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,513.48 : 1,098,940.64 = 227,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,513.48/1,098,940.64 = 227,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,513.48x = 1,098,940.64 × 227,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,513.48x = 249,511,922,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,511,922,769.72/732,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,624.34

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