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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,298.92, 1,098,491.04 and 283,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,298.92, 1,098,491.04 and 283,089.12 is: 424,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,298.92 : 1,098,491.04 = 283,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,298.92/1,098,491.04 = 283,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,298.92x = 1,098,491.04 × 283,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,298.92x = 310,970,861,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,970,861,841.49/732,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,650.17

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