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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,717.10, 1,097,903.70 and 332,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,717.10, 1,097,903.70 and 332,152.20 is: 498,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,717.10 : 1,097,903.70 = 332,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,717.10/1,097,903.70 = 332,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,717.10x = 1,097,903.70 × 332,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,717.10x = 364,671,129,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,671,129,343.14/731,717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,377.21

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