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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,627.20, 1,096,113.60 and 231,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,627.20, 1,096,113.60 and 231,991.20 is: 348,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,627.20 : 1,096,113.60 = 231,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,627.20/1,096,113.60 = 231,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,627.20x = 1,096,113.60 × 231,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,627.20x = 254,288,709,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,288,709,400.32/730,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,041.67

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