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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,259.59, 1,096,294.85 and 305,112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,259.59, 1,096,294.85 and 305,112.83 is: 457,421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,259.59 : 1,096,294.85 = 305,112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,259.59/1,096,294.85 = 305,112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,259.59x = 1,096,294.85 × 305,112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,259.59x = 334,493,629,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,493,629,349.00/731,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,421.19

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