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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,895.08, 1,096,208.68 and 331,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,895.08, 1,096,208.68 and 331,439.80 is: 497,098.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,895.08 : 1,096,208.68 = 331,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,895.08/1,096,208.68 = 331,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,895.08x = 1,096,208.68 × 331,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,895.08x = 363,327,185,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,327,185,657.46/730,895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,098.96

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