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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,848.04, 1,091,772.06 and 284,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,848.04, 1,091,772.06 and 284,305 is: 426,457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,848.04 : 1,091,772.06 = 284,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,848.04/1,091,772.06 = 284,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,848.04x = 1,091,772.06 × 284,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,848.04x = 310,396,255,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,396,255,518.30/727,848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,457.50

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