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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,673.28, 1,096,042.32 and 281,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,673.28, 1,096,042.32 and 281,233.44 is: 421,862.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,673.28 : 1,096,042.32 = 281,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,673.28/1,096,042.32 = 281,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,673.28x = 1,096,042.32 × 281,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,673.28x = 308,243,752,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,243,752,039.18/730,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,862.63

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