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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,849.04, 1,091,773.56 and 284,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,849.04, 1,091,773.56 and 284,306 is: 426,459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,849.04 : 1,091,773.56 = 284,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,849.04/1,091,773.56 = 284,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,849.04x = 1,091,773.56 × 284,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,849.04x = 310,397,773,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,397,773,749.36/727,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,459.00

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