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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,365.60, 1,095,548.40 and 231,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,365.60, 1,095,548.40 and 231,729.60 is: 347,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,365.60 : 1,095,548.40 = 231,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,365.60/1,095,548.40 = 231,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,365.60x = 1,095,548.40 × 231,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,365.60x = 253,870,992,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,870,992,512.64/730,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,594.40

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