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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,218.60, 1,103,679.90 and 498,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,218.60, 1,103,679.90 and 498,791.40 is: 747,748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,218.60 : 1,103,679.90 = 498,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,218.60/1,103,679.90 = 498,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,218.60x = 1,103,679.90 × 498,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,218.60x = 550,506,042,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,506,042,472.86/736,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,748.08

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