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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,129.48, 1,095,946.48 and 281,674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,129.48, 1,095,946.48 and 281,674.25 is: 422,223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,129.48 : 1,095,946.48 = 281,674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,129.48/1,095,946.48 = 281,674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,129.48x = 1,095,946.48 × 281,674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,129.48x = 308,699,902,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,699,902,794.14/731,129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,223.30

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