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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,002.10, 1,098,003.15 and 282,743.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,002.10, 1,098,003.15 and 282,743.70 is: 424,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,002.10 : 1,098,003.15 = 282,743.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,002.10/1,098,003.15 = 282,743.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,002.10x = 1,098,003.15 × 282,743.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,002.10x = 310,453,473,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,453,473,242.66/732,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,115.55

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