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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,003.50, 1,095,005.25 and 231,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,003.50, 1,095,005.25 and 231,367.50 is: 347,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,003.50 : 1,095,005.25 = 231,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,003.50/1,095,005.25 = 231,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,003.50x = 1,095,005.25 × 231,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,003.50x = 253,348,627,179.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,348,627,179.38/730,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,051.25

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