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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,038.86, 1,096,562.88 and 478,531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,038.86, 1,096,562.88 and 478,531.32 is: 717,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,038.86 : 1,096,562.88 = 478,531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,038.86/1,096,562.88 = 478,531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,038.86x = 1,096,562.88 × 478,531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,038.86x = 524,739,682,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,739,682,429.40/731,038.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,799.98

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