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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,162.92, 1,101,011.08 and 499,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,162.92, 1,101,011.08 and 499,016.68 is: 748,366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,162.92 : 1,101,011.08 = 499,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,162.92/1,101,011.08 = 499,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,162.92x = 1,101,011.08 × 499,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,162.92x = 549,422,893,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,422,893,784.81/734,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,366.44

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