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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,041.46, 1,096,562.20 and 481,665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,041.46, 1,096,562.20 and 481,665.14 is: 722,497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,041.46 : 1,096,562.20 = 481,665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,041.46/1,096,562.20 = 481,665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,041.46x = 1,096,562.20 × 481,665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,041.46x = 528,175,785,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,175,785,581.71/731,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,497.72

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