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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,003.60, 1,098,005.40 and 480,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,003.60, 1,098,005.40 and 480,871.20 is: 721,306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,003.60 : 1,098,005.40 = 480,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,003.60/1,098,005.40 = 480,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,003.60x = 1,098,005.40 × 480,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,003.60x = 527,999,174,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,999,174,304.48/732,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,306.80

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