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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,586.92, 1,103,511.60 and 286,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,586.92, 1,103,511.60 and 286,552.08 is: 429,879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,586.92 : 1,103,511.60 = 286,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,586.92/1,103,511.60 = 286,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,586.92x = 1,103,511.60 × 286,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,586.92x = 316,213,544,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,213,544,284.13/735,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,879.24

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