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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,921.76, 1,096,569.45 and 304,315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,921.76, 1,096,569.45 and 304,315.73 is: 456,551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,921.76 : 1,096,569.45 = 304,315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,921.76/1,096,569.45 = 304,315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,921.76x = 1,096,569.45 × 304,315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,921.76x = 333,703,332,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,703,332,672.45/730,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,551.37

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