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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,283.46, 1,094,041.82 and 308,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,283.46, 1,094,041.82 and 308,562.98 is: 462,893.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,283.46 : 1,094,041.82 = 308,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,283.46/1,094,041.82 = 308,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,283.46x = 1,094,041.82 × 308,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,283.46x = 337,580,797,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,580,797,210.80/729,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,893.81

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