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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,873.26, 1,102,310.70 and 291,641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,873.26, 1,102,310.70 and 291,641.26 is: 437,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,873.26 : 1,102,310.70 = 291,641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,873.26/1,102,310.70 = 291,641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,873.26x = 1,102,310.70 × 291,641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,873.26x = 321,479,281,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,479,281,459.48/734,873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,462.21

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