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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,812.60, 1,105,802.10 and 287,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,812.60, 1,105,802.10 and 287,748.60 is: 431,850.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,812.60 : 1,105,802.10 = 287,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,812.60/1,105,802.10 = 287,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,812.60x = 1,105,802.10 × 287,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,812.60x = 318,193,006,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,193,006,152.06/736,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,850.66

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