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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,410.12, 1,093,366.74 and 280,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,410.12, 1,093,366.74 and 280,009.97 is: 419,727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,410.12 : 1,093,366.74 = 280,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,410.12/1,093,366.74 = 280,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,410.12x = 1,093,366.74 × 280,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,410.12x = 306,153,588,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,153,588,066.40/729,410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,727.64

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