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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,002.88, 1,095,035.36 and 231,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,002.88, 1,095,035.36 and 231,355.84 is: 347,043.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,002.88 : 1,095,035.36 = 231,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,002.88/1,095,035.36 = 231,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,002.88x = 1,095,035.36 × 231,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,002.88x = 253,342,825,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,342,825,542.50/730,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,043.60

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