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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,069.10, 1,091,775.60 and 278,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,069.10, 1,091,775.60 and 278,640.60 is: 417,835.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,069.10 : 1,091,775.60 = 278,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,069.10/1,091,775.60 = 278,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,069.10x = 1,091,775.60 × 278,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,069.10x = 304,213,008,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,213,008,249.36/728,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,835.35

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