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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,870.11, 1,094,411.49 and 280,704.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,870.11, 1,094,411.49 and 280,704.05 is: 420,904.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,870.11 : 1,094,411.49 = 280,704.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,870.11/1,094,411.49 = 280,704.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,870.11x = 1,094,411.49 × 280,704.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,870.11x = 307,205,735,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,205,735,188.88/729,870.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,904.67

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