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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,411.68, 1,098,257.99 and 305,819.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,411.68, 1,098,257.99 and 305,819.55 is: 458,579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,411.68 : 1,098,257.99 = 305,819.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,411.68/1,098,257.99 = 305,819.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,411.68x = 1,098,257.99 × 305,819.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,411.68x = 335,868,762,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,868,762,756.61/732,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,579.20

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