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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,477.40, 1,087,827.30 and 304,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,477.40, 1,087,827.30 and 304,277.40 is: 456,253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,477.40 : 1,087,827.30 = 304,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,477.40/1,087,827.30 = 304,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,477.40x = 1,087,827.30 × 304,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,477.40x = 331,001,262,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,001,262,493.02/725,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,253.03

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