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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,171.24, 1,097,836.36 and 390,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,171.24, 1,097,836.36 and 390,193.64 is: 585,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,171.24 : 1,097,836.36 = 390,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,171.24/1,097,836.36 = 390,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,171.24x = 1,097,836.36 × 390,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,171.24x = 428,368,765,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,368,765,432.75/732,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,066.36

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