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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,932.82, 1,099,544.49 and 227,472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,932.82, 1,099,544.49 and 227,472.17 is: 341,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,932.82 : 1,099,544.49 = 227,472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,932.82/1,099,544.49 = 227,472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,932.82x = 1,099,544.49 × 227,472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,932.82x = 250,115,765,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,115,765,654.12/732,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,253.33

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