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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,623.35, 1,097,458.80 and 493,474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,623.35, 1,097,458.80 and 493,474.90 is: 739,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,623.35 : 1,097,458.80 = 493,474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,623.35/1,097,458.80 = 493,474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,623.35x = 1,097,458.80 × 493,474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,623.35x = 541,568,371,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,568,371,584.12/732,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,218.01

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