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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,493.29, 1,097,313.78 and 275,970.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,493.29, 1,097,313.78 and 275,970.26 is: 413,983.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,493.29 : 1,097,313.78 = 275,970.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,493.29/1,097,313.78 = 275,970.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,493.29x = 1,097,313.78 × 275,970.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,493.29x = 302,825,969,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,825,969,168.18/731,493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,983.25

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