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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,039.34, 1,096,559 and 481,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,039.34, 1,096,559 and 481,663.02 is: 722,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,039.34 : 1,096,559 = 481,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,039.34/1,096,559 = 481,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,039.34x = 1,096,559 × 481,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,039.34x = 528,171,919,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,171,919,548.18/731,039.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,494.52

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