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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,623.48, 1,097,632.44 and 305,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,623.48, 1,097,632.44 and 305,017.52 is: 457,608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,623.48 : 1,097,632.44 = 305,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,623.48/1,097,632.44 = 305,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,623.48x = 1,097,632.44 × 305,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,623.48x = 334,797,124,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,797,124,720.35/731,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,608.50

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