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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,973.12, 1,093,537.56 and 308,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,973.12, 1,093,537.56 and 308,291.52 is: 462,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,973.12 : 1,093,537.56 = 308,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,973.12/1,093,537.56 = 308,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,973.12x = 1,093,537.56 × 308,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,973.12x = 337,128,356,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,128,356,549.49/728,973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,470.22

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