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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,727.91, 1,096,339.98 and 393,802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,727.91, 1,096,339.98 and 393,802.32 is: 590,837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,727.91 : 1,096,339.98 = 393,802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,727.91/1,096,339.98 = 393,802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,727.91x = 1,096,339.98 × 393,802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,727.91x = 431,741,227,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,741,227,632.75/730,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,837.19

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