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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,816.95, 1,098,355.99 and 507,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,816.95, 1,098,355.99 and 507,335.02 is: 761,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,816.95 : 1,098,355.99 = 507,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,816.95/1,098,355.99 = 507,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,816.95x = 1,098,355.99 × 507,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,816.95x = 557,234,458,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,234,458,258.38/731,816.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,439.67

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