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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,403.56, 1,096,710.86 and 331,826.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,403.56, 1,096,710.86 and 331,826.31 is: 497,560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,403.56 : 1,096,710.86 = 331,826.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,403.56/1,096,710.86 = 331,826.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,403.56x = 1,096,710.86 × 331,826.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,403.56x = 363,917,516,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,917,516,151.60/731,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,560.50

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