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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,621.24, 1,099,243.50 and 283,657.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,621.24, 1,099,243.50 and 283,657.47 is: 425,606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,621.24 : 1,099,243.50 = 283,657.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,621.24/1,099,243.50 = 283,657.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,621.24x = 1,099,243.50 × 283,657.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,621.24x = 311,808,630,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,808,630,123.95/732,621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,606.87

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