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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,293.80, 1,096,940.70 and 492,145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,293.80, 1,096,940.70 and 492,145.35 is: 738,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,293.80 : 1,096,940.70 = 492,145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,293.80/1,096,940.70 = 492,145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,293.80x = 1,096,940.70 × 492,145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,293.80x = 539,854,264,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,854,264,730.75/731,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,218.03

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