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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,022.51, 1,096,782.76 and 394,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,022.51, 1,096,782.76 and 394,095.56 is: 591,277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,022.51 : 1,096,782.76 = 394,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,022.51/1,096,782.76 = 394,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,022.51x = 1,096,782.76 × 394,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,022.51x = 432,237,209,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,237,209,531.39/731,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,277.56

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