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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,285.54, 1,082,026.74 and 300,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,285.54, 1,082,026.74 and 300,463 is: 450,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,285.54 : 1,082,026.74 = 300,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,285.54/1,082,026.74 = 300,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,285.54x = 1,082,026.74 × 300,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,285.54x = 325,109,000,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,109,000,380.62/721,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,735.50

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