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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,291.03, 1,098,611.91 and 305,589.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,291.03, 1,098,611.91 and 305,589.49 is: 458,457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,291.03 : 1,098,611.91 = 305,589.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,291.03/1,098,611.91 = 305,589.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,291.03x = 1,098,611.91 × 305,589.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,291.03x = 335,724,256,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,724,256,717.99/732,291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,457.42

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