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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,734.46, 1,097,601.69 and 482,358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,734.46, 1,097,601.69 and 482,358.14 is: 723,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,734.46 : 1,097,601.69 = 482,358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,734.46/1,097,601.69 = 482,358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,734.46x = 1,097,601.69 × 482,358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,734.46x = 529,437,109,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,437,109,649.26/731,734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,537.21

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