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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,999.80, 1,097,999.70 and 519,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,999.80, 1,097,999.70 and 519,423.40 is: 779,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,999.80 : 1,097,999.70 = 519,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,999.80/1,097,999.70 = 519,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,999.80x = 1,097,999.70 × 519,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,999.80x = 570,326,737,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,326,737,372.98/731,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,135.10

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