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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,933.82, 1,099,545.99 and 227,473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,933.82, 1,099,545.99 and 227,473.17 is: 341,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,933.82 : 1,099,545.99 = 227,473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,933.82/1,099,545.99 = 227,473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,933.82x = 1,099,545.99 × 227,473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,933.82x = 250,117,211,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,117,211,906.09/732,933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,254.84

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