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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,562.62, 1,096,572 and 394,511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,562.62, 1,096,572 and 394,511.54 is: 591,351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,562.62 : 1,096,572 = 394,511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,562.62/1,096,572 = 394,511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,562.62x = 1,096,572 × 394,511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,562.62x = 432,610,308,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,610,308,440.88/731,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,351.03

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