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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,030.60, 1,098,045.90 and 282,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,030.60, 1,098,045.90 and 282,772.20 is: 424,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,030.60 : 1,098,045.90 = 282,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,030.60/1,098,045.90 = 282,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,030.60x = 1,098,045.90 × 282,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,030.60x = 310,496,854,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,496,854,843.98/732,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,158.30

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