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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,732.96, 1,096,721.52 and 287,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,732.96, 1,096,721.52 and 287,812 is: 431,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,732.96 : 1,096,721.52 = 287,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,732.96/1,096,721.52 = 287,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,732.96x = 1,096,721.52 × 287,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,732.96x = 315,649,614,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,649,614,114.24/730,732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,963.02

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