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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,930.80, 1,087,396.20 and 305,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,930.80, 1,087,396.20 and 305,026.80 is: 457,540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,930.80 : 1,087,396.20 = 305,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,930.80/1,087,396.20 = 305,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,930.80x = 1,087,396.20 × 305,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,930.80x = 331,684,983,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,684,983,218.16/724,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,540.20

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