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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,255.60, 1,097,531.40 and 431,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,255.60, 1,097,531.40 and 431,361.20 is: 647,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,255.60 : 1,097,531.40 = 431,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,255.60/1,097,531.40 = 431,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,255.60x = 1,097,531.40 × 431,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,255.60x = 473,432,461,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,432,461,741.68/731,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,424.05

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