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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,251.85, 1,096,766.49 and 281,907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,251.85, 1,096,766.49 and 281,907.14 is: 422,817.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,251.85 : 1,096,766.49 = 281,907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,251.85/1,096,766.49 = 281,907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,251.85x = 1,096,766.49 × 281,907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,251.85x = 309,186,304,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,186,304,443.74/731,251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,817.81

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