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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,254.50, 1,084,881.75 and 280,022.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,254.50, 1,084,881.75 and 280,022.50 is: 420,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,254.50 : 1,084,881.75 = 280,022.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,254.50/1,084,881.75 = 280,022.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,254.50x = 1,084,881.75 × 280,022.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,254.50x = 303,791,299,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,791,299,839.38/723,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,033.75

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