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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,275.16, 1,096,397.58 and 281,619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,275.16, 1,096,397.58 and 281,619.32 is: 422,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,275.16 : 1,096,397.58 = 281,619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,275.16/1,096,397.58 = 281,619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,275.16x = 1,096,397.58 × 281,619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,275.16x = 308,766,740,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,766,740,929.25/731,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,230.59

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