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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,520, 1,096,283.70 and 411,824.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,520, 1,096,283.70 and 411,824.34 is: 617,175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,520 : 1,096,283.70 = 411,824.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,520/1,096,283.70 = 411,824.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,520x = 1,096,283.70 × 411,824.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,520x = 451,476,311,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,476,311,205.26/731,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,175.62

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