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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,098.24, 1,095,234.72 and 280,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,098.24, 1,095,234.72 and 280,714.56 is: 421,105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,098.24 : 1,095,234.72 = 280,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,098.24/1,095,234.72 = 280,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,098.24x = 1,095,234.72 × 280,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,098.24x = 307,448,332,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,448,332,521.52/730,098.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,105.43

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