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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,116.65, 1,091,317.14 and 328,289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,116.65, 1,091,317.14 and 328,289.31 is: 492,047.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,116.65 : 1,091,317.14 = 328,289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,116.65/1,091,317.14 = 328,289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,116.65x = 1,091,317.14 × 328,289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,116.65x = 358,267,750,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,267,750,881.77/728,116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,047.19

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