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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,529.40, 1,097,294.10 and 544,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,529.40, 1,097,294.10 and 544,905.40 is: 817,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,529.40 : 1,097,294.10 = 544,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,529.40/1,097,294.10 = 544,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,529.40x = 1,097,294.10 × 544,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,529.40x = 597,921,480,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,921,480,478.14/731,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,358.10

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