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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,271.79, 1,082,006.10 and 300,449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,271.79, 1,082,006.10 and 300,449.25 is: 450,714.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,271.79 : 1,082,006.10 = 300,449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,271.79/1,082,006.10 = 300,449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,271.79x = 1,082,006.10 × 300,449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,271.79x = 325,087,921,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,087,921,240.43/721,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,714.87

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