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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,377.20, 1,097,065.80 and 466,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,377.20, 1,097,065.80 and 466,312.80 is: 699,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,377.20 : 1,097,065.80 = 466,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,377.20/1,097,065.80 = 466,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,377.20x = 1,097,065.80 × 466,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,377.20x = 511,575,824,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,575,824,982.24/731,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,469.20

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