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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,106.45, 1,098,323.70 and 282,787.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,106.45, 1,098,323.70 and 282,787.30 is: 424,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,106.45 : 1,098,323.70 = 282,787.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,106.45/1,098,323.70 = 282,787.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,106.45x = 1,098,323.70 × 282,787.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,106.45x = 310,591,993,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,591,993,649.01/732,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,244.31

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