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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,279.40, 1,089,030.30 and 305,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,279.40, 1,089,030.30 and 305,079.40 is: 457,455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,279.40 : 1,089,030.30 = 305,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,279.40/1,089,030.30 = 305,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,279.40x = 1,089,030.30 × 305,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,279.40x = 332,240,710,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,240,710,505.82/726,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,455.78

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