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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,632.85, 1,098,949.28 and 508,246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,632.85, 1,098,949.28 and 508,246.65 is: 762,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,632.85 : 1,098,949.28 = 508,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,632.85/1,098,949.28 = 508,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,632.85x = 1,098,949.28 × 508,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,632.85x = 558,537,287,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,537,287,538.68/732,632.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,369.98

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