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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,847.46, 1,099,429.14 and 227,397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,847.46, 1,099,429.14 and 227,397.74 is: 341,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,847.46 : 1,099,429.14 = 227,397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,847.46/1,099,429.14 = 227,397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,847.46x = 1,099,429.14 × 227,397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,847.46x = 250,007,701,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,007,701,726.14/732,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,145.62

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