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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,462.30, 1,091,569.05 and 493,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,462.30, 1,091,569.05 and 493,266.30 is: 738,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,462.30 : 1,091,569.05 = 493,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,462.30/1,091,569.05 = 493,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,462.30x = 1,091,569.05 × 493,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,462.30x = 538,434,226,488.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,434,226,488.02/729,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,124.82

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