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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,277.02, 1,097,284.56 and 331,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,277.02, 1,097,284.56 and 331,662.92 is: 497,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,277.02 : 1,097,284.56 = 331,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,277.02/1,097,284.56 = 331,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,277.02x = 1,097,284.56 × 331,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,277.02x = 363,928,601,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,928,601,240.52/731,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,661.75

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