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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,754.40, 1,098,322.80 and 451,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,754.40, 1,098,322.80 and 451,818.40 is: 678,154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,754.40 : 1,098,322.80 = 451,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,754.40/1,098,322.80 = 451,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,754.40x = 1,098,322.80 × 451,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,754.40x = 496,242,450,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,242,450,179.52/731,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,154.38

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