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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,733.21, 1,097,599.82 and 482,356.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,733.21, 1,097,599.82 and 482,356.89 is: 723,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,733.21 : 1,097,599.82 = 482,356.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,733.21/1,097,599.82 = 482,356.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,733.21x = 1,097,599.82 × 482,356.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,733.21x = 529,434,833,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,434,833,227.98/731,733.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,535.34

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