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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,166.58, 1,091,391.78 and 328,339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,166.58, 1,091,391.78 and 328,339.24 is: 492,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,166.58 : 1,091,391.78 = 328,339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,166.58/1,091,391.78 = 328,339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,166.58x = 1,091,391.78 × 328,339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,166.58x = 358,346,747,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,346,747,587.45/728,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,121.94

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