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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,724.10, 1,097,914.20 and 332,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,724.10, 1,097,914.20 and 332,159.20 is: 498,387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,724.10 : 1,097,914.20 = 332,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,724.10/1,097,914.20 = 332,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,724.10x = 1,097,914.20 × 332,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,724.10x = 364,682,302,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,682,302,340.64/731,724.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,387.72

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