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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,847.80, 1,099,271.70 and 359,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,847.80, 1,099,271.70 and 359,599.80 is: 539,399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,847.80 : 1,099,271.70 = 359,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,847.80/1,099,271.70 = 359,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,847.80x = 1,099,271.70 × 359,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,847.80x = 395,297,883,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,297,883,465.66/732,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,399.70

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