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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,739.20, 1,096,281.60 and 232,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,739.20, 1,096,281.60 and 232,103.20 is: 348,209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,739.20 : 1,096,281.60 = 232,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,739.20/1,096,281.60 = 232,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,739.20x = 1,096,281.60 × 232,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,739.20x = 254,450,467,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,450,467,461.12/730,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,209.69

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