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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,712.96, 1,096,691.52 and 287,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,712.96, 1,096,691.52 and 287,792 is: 431,933.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,712.96 : 1,096,691.52 = 287,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,712.96/1,096,691.52 = 287,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,712.96x = 1,096,691.52 × 287,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,712.96x = 315,619,045,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,619,045,923.84/730,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,933.01

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