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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,003.10, 1,098,004.65 and 282,744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,003.10, 1,098,004.65 and 282,744.70 is: 424,117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,003.10 : 1,098,004.65 = 282,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,003.10/1,098,004.65 = 282,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,003.10x = 1,098,004.65 × 282,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,003.10x = 310,454,995,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,454,995,362.86/732,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,117.05

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