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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,771.66, 1,097,651.18 and 571,981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,771.66, 1,097,651.18 and 571,981.84 is: 857,967.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,771.66 : 1,097,651.18 = 571,981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,771.66/1,097,651.18 = 571,981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,771.66x = 1,097,651.18 × 571,981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,771.66x = 627,836,541,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,836,541,614.57/731,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,967.83

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