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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,344.16, 1,096,501.08 and 281,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,344.16, 1,096,501.08 and 281,688.32 is: 422,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,344.16 : 1,096,501.08 = 281,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,344.16/1,096,501.08 = 281,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,344.16x = 1,096,501.08 × 281,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,344.16x = 308,871,547,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,871,547,103.39/731,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,334.06

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