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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,402.72, 1,096,302.98 and 376,436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,402.72, 1,096,302.98 and 376,436.16 is: 564,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,402.72 : 1,096,302.98 = 376,436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,402.72/1,096,302.98 = 376,436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,402.72x = 1,096,302.98 × 376,436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,402.72x = 412,688,083,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,688,083,987.76/731,402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,241.93

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