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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,567.81, 1,098,427.68 and 226,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,567.81, 1,098,427.68 and 226,994.16 is: 340,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,567.81 : 1,098,427.68 = 226,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,567.81/1,098,427.68 = 226,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,567.81x = 1,098,427.68 × 226,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,567.81x = 249,336,668,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,336,668,542.35/732,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,359.85

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