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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,423.70, 1,097,135.55 and 466,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,423.70, 1,097,135.55 and 466,359.30 is: 699,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,423.70 : 1,097,135.55 = 466,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,423.70/1,097,135.55 = 466,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,423.70x = 1,097,135.55 × 466,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,423.70x = 511,659,367,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,659,367,103.12/731,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,538.95

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