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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,495.65, 1,081,117.31 and 321,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,495.65, 1,081,117.31 and 321,043.52 is: 481,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,495.65 : 1,081,117.31 = 321,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,495.65/1,081,117.31 = 321,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,495.65x = 1,081,117.31 × 321,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,495.65x = 347,085,702,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,085,702,132.35/720,495.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,731.85

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