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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,347.91, 1,098,121.40 and 581,513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,347.91, 1,098,121.40 and 581,513.90 is: 871,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,347.91 : 1,098,121.40 = 581,513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,347.91/1,098,121.40 = 581,513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,347.91x = 1,098,121.40 × 581,513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,347.91x = 638,572,849,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,572,849,589.28/732,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,952.85

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