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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,259.60, 1,097,537.40 and 431,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,259.60, 1,097,537.40 and 431,365.20 is: 647,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,259.60 : 1,097,537.40 = 431,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,259.60/1,097,537.40 = 431,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,259.60x = 1,097,537.40 × 431,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,259.60x = 473,439,440,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,439,440,058.48/731,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,430.05

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