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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,052.20, 1,094,559.90 and 280,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,052.20, 1,094,559.90 and 280,599.40 is: 420,699.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,052.20 : 1,094,559.90 = 280,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,052.20/1,094,559.90 = 280,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,052.20x = 1,094,559.90 × 280,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,052.20x = 307,132,851,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,132,851,204.06/730,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,699.85

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