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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,311.79, 1,082,066.16 and 300,489.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,311.79, 1,082,066.16 and 300,489.25 is: 450,774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,311.79 : 1,082,066.16 = 300,489.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,311.79/1,082,066.16 = 300,489.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,311.79x = 1,082,066.16 × 300,489.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,311.79x = 325,149,248,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,149,248,868.78/721,311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,774.90

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