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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,434.98, 1,096,432.74 and 427,443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,434.98, 1,096,432.74 and 427,443.30 is: 640,744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,434.98 : 1,096,432.74 = 427,443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,434.98/1,096,432.74 = 427,443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,434.98x = 1,096,432.74 × 427,443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,434.98x = 468,662,828,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,662,828,613.64/731,434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,744.35

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