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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,315.08, 1,096,838.10 and 331,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,315.08, 1,096,838.10 and 331,859.80 is: 497,728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,315.08 : 1,096,838.10 = 331,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,315.08/1,096,838.10 = 331,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,315.08x = 1,096,838.10 × 331,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,315.08x = 363,996,472,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,996,472,498.38/731,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,728.66

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