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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,117.32, 1,098,994.32 and 284,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,117.32, 1,098,994.32 and 284,131.08 is: 425,932.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,117.32 : 1,098,994.32 = 284,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,117.32/1,098,994.32 = 284,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,117.32x = 1,098,994.32 × 284,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,117.32x = 312,258,443,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,258,443,055.47/733,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,932.43

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