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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,029.94, 1,103,390.59 and 286,646.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,029.94, 1,103,390.59 and 286,646.98 is: 429,715.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,029.94 : 1,103,390.59 = 286,646.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,029.94/1,103,390.59 = 286,646.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,029.94x = 1,103,390.59 × 286,646.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,029.94x = 316,283,580,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,283,580,383.92/736,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,715.64

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