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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,457.80, 1,091,562.30 and 493,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,457.80, 1,091,562.30 and 493,261.80 is: 738,118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,457.80 : 1,091,562.30 = 493,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,457.80/1,091,562.30 = 493,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,457.80x = 1,091,562.30 × 493,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,457.80x = 538,425,984,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,425,984,910.14/729,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,118.07

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