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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,408.56, 1,096,718.34 and 331,831.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,408.56, 1,096,718.34 and 331,831.32 is: 497,568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,408.56 : 1,096,718.34 = 331,831.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,408.56/1,096,718.34 = 331,831.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,408.56x = 1,096,718.34 × 331,831.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,408.56x = 363,925,494,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,925,494,430.41/731,408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,568.00

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