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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,665.40, 1,098,998.10 and 493,516.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,665.40, 1,098,998.10 and 493,516.95 is: 740,275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,665.40 : 1,098,998.10 = 493,516.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,665.40/1,098,998.10 = 493,516.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,665.40x = 1,098,998.10 × 493,516.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,665.40x = 542,374,190,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,374,190,367.80/732,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,275.43

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