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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,318.32, 1,082,075.91 and 300,495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,318.32, 1,082,075.91 and 300,495.78 is: 450,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,318.32 : 1,082,075.91 = 300,495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,318.32/1,082,075.91 = 300,495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,318.32x = 1,082,075.91 × 300,495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,318.32x = 325,159,244,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,159,244,594.66/721,318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,784.68

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