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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,027.79, 1,103,387.36 and 286,644.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,027.79, 1,103,387.36 and 286,644.83 is: 429,712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,027.79 : 1,103,387.36 = 286,644.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,027.79/1,103,387.36 = 286,644.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,027.79x = 1,103,387.36 × 286,644.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,027.79x = 316,280,275,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,280,275,281.19/736,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,712.41

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