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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,047.54, 1,095,731.60 and 457,616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,047.54, 1,095,731.60 and 457,616.56 is: 685,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,047.54 : 1,095,731.60 = 457,616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,047.54/1,095,731.60 = 457,616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,047.54x = 1,095,731.60 × 457,616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,047.54x = 501,424,925,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,424,925,475.30/731,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,899.20

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