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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,523.60, 1,097,285.40 and 638,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,523.60, 1,097,285.40 and 638,211.60 is: 957,317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,523.60 : 1,097,285.40 = 638,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,523.60/1,097,285.40 = 638,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,523.60x = 1,097,285.40 × 638,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,523.60x = 700,300,270,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,300,270,790.64/731,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,317.40

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