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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,349.40, 1,101,857.70 and 485,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,349.40, 1,101,857.70 and 485,739.80 is: 727,839.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,349.40 : 1,101,857.70 = 485,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,349.40/1,101,857.70 = 485,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,349.40x = 1,101,857.70 × 485,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,349.40x = 535,216,138,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,216,138,826.46/735,349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,839.23

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