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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,639.92, 1,097,631 and 540,988.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,639.92, 1,097,631 and 540,988.79 is: 810,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,639.92 : 1,097,631 = 540,988.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,639.92/1,097,631 = 540,988.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,639.92x = 1,097,631 × 540,988.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,639.92x = 593,806,061,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,806,061,068.34/732,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,501.92

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