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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,195.10, 1,091,964.60 and 278,766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,195.10, 1,091,964.60 and 278,766.60 is: 418,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,195.10 : 1,091,964.60 = 278,766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,195.10/1,091,964.60 = 278,766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,195.10x = 1,091,964.60 × 278,766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,195.10x = 304,403,258,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,403,258,862.36/728,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,024.32

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