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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,128.48, 1,095,944.99 and 281,673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,128.48, 1,095,944.99 and 281,673.25 is: 422,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,128.48 : 1,095,944.99 = 281,673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,128.48/1,095,944.99 = 281,673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,128.48x = 1,095,944.99 × 281,673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,128.48x = 308,698,383,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,698,383,006.29/731,128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,221.80

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