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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,982.43, 1,096,374.55 and 304,221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,982.43, 1,096,374.55 and 304,221.33 is: 455,667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,982.43 : 1,096,374.55 = 304,221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,982.43/1,096,374.55 = 304,221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,982.43x = 1,096,374.55 × 304,221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,982.43x = 333,540,523,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,540,523,779.15/731,982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,667.39

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