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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,278.15, 1,097,054.49 and 331,946.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,278.15, 1,097,054.49 and 331,946.98 is: 497,982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,278.15 : 1,097,054.49 = 331,946.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,278.15/1,097,054.49 = 331,946.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,278.15x = 1,097,054.49 × 331,946.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,278.15x = 364,163,924,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,163,924,850.94/731,278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,982.78

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