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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,234.10, 1,103,703.15 and 498,806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,234.10, 1,103,703.15 and 498,806.90 is: 747,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,234.10 : 1,103,703.15 = 498,806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,234.10/1,103,703.15 = 498,806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,234.10x = 1,103,703.15 × 498,806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,234.10x = 550,534,746,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,534,746,771.74/736,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,771.32

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