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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,812.40, 1,098,409.80 and 451,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,812.40, 1,098,409.80 and 451,876.40 is: 678,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,812.40 : 1,098,409.80 = 451,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,812.40/1,098,409.80 = 451,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,812.40x = 1,098,409.80 × 451,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,812.40x = 496,345,466,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,345,466,148.72/731,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,241.40

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