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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,543.22, 1,092,946.35 and 329,371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,543.22, 1,092,946.35 and 329,371.98 is: 494,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,543.22 : 1,092,946.35 = 329,371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,543.22/1,092,946.35 = 329,371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,543.22x = 1,092,946.35 × 329,371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,543.22x = 359,985,903,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,985,903,333.27/728,543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,117.43

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