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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,048.88, 1,095,249.24 and 231,412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,048.88, 1,095,249.24 and 231,412.88 is: 347,175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,048.88 : 1,095,249.24 = 231,412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,048.88/1,095,249.24 = 231,412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,048.88x = 1,095,249.24 × 231,412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,048.88x = 253,454,780,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,454,780,946.21/730,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,175.08

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