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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,358.76, 1,097,175.48 and 332,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,358.76, 1,097,175.48 and 332,027.68 is: 498,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,358.76 : 1,097,175.48 = 332,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,358.76/1,097,175.48 = 332,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,358.76x = 1,097,175.48 × 332,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,358.76x = 364,292,629,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,292,629,177.29/731,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,103.87

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