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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,750.31, 1,097,619.30 and 571,960.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,750.31, 1,097,619.30 and 571,960.65 is: 857,936.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,750.31 : 1,097,619.30 = 571,960.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,750.31/1,097,619.30 = 571,960.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,750.31x = 1,097,619.30 × 571,960.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,750.31x = 627,795,048,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,795,048,280.55/731,750.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,936.16

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