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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,931.98, 1,102,771.13 and 495,153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,931.98, 1,102,771.13 and 495,153.95 is: 741,972.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,931.98 : 1,102,771.13 = 495,153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,931.98/1,102,771.13 = 495,153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,931.98x = 1,102,771.13 × 495,153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,931.98x = 546,041,472,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,041,472,975.84/735,931.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,972.75

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