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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,738.57, 1,097,607.83 and 482,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,738.57, 1,097,607.83 and 482,362.25 is: 723,543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,738.57 : 1,097,607.83 = 482,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,738.57/1,097,607.83 = 482,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,738.57x = 1,097,607.83 × 482,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,738.57x = 529,444,574,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,444,574,596.57/731,738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,543.35

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