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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,255.58, 1,096,748.91 and 331,800.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,255.58, 1,096,748.91 and 331,800.30 is: 497,639.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,255.58 : 1,096,748.91 = 331,800.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,255.58/1,096,748.91 = 331,800.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,255.58x = 1,096,748.91 × 331,800.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,255.58x = 363,901,617,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,901,617,362.67/731,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,639.44

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