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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,730.34, 1,097,595.51 and 482,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,730.34, 1,097,595.51 and 482,354.02 is: 723,531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,730.34 : 1,097,595.51 = 482,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,730.34/1,097,595.51 = 482,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,730.34x = 1,097,595.51 × 482,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,730.34x = 529,429,598,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,429,598,682.70/731,730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,531.02

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