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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,481.20, 1,094,976.60 and 493,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,481.20, 1,094,976.60 and 493,847.80 is: 740,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,481.20 : 1,094,976.60 = 493,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,481.20/1,094,976.60 = 493,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,481.20x = 1,094,976.60 × 493,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,481.20x = 540,751,784,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,751,784,961.48/730,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,267.90

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