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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,730.43, 1,096,964.92 and 282,766.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,730.43, 1,096,964.92 and 282,766.33 is: 423,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,730.43 : 1,096,964.92 = 282,766.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,730.43/1,096,964.92 = 282,766.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,730.43x = 1,096,964.92 × 282,766.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,730.43x = 310,184,744,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,184,744,567.14/731,730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,905.76

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