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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,905.80, 1,096,358.70 and 357,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,905.80, 1,096,358.70 and 357,657.80 is: 536,486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,905.80 : 1,096,358.70 = 357,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,905.80/1,096,358.70 = 357,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,905.80x = 1,096,358.70 × 357,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,905.80x = 392,121,240,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,121,240,652.86/730,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,486.70

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