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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,674.28, 1,096,043.82 and 281,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,674.28, 1,096,043.82 and 281,234.44 is: 421,864.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,674.28 : 1,096,043.82 = 281,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,674.28/1,096,043.82 = 281,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,674.28x = 1,096,043.82 × 281,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,674.28x = 308,245,269,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,245,269,933.16/730,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,864.13

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