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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,932.45, 1,096,234.65 and 479,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,932.45, 1,096,234.65 and 479,974.20 is: 719,853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,932.45 : 1,096,234.65 = 479,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,932.45/1,096,234.65 = 479,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,932.45x = 1,096,234.65 × 479,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,932.45x = 526,164,349,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,164,349,146.03/730,932.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,853.59

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