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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,255.80, 1,091,259.30 and 493,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,255.80, 1,091,259.30 and 493,059.80 is: 737,815.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,255.80 : 1,091,259.30 = 493,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,255.80/1,091,259.30 = 493,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,255.80x = 1,091,259.30 × 493,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,255.80x = 538,056,092,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,056,092,206.14/729,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,815.31

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