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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,538.38, 1,094,974.99 and 369,957.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,538.38, 1,094,974.99 and 369,957.39 is: 555,274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,538.38 : 1,094,974.99 = 369,957.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,538.38/1,094,974.99 = 369,957.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,538.38x = 1,094,974.99 × 369,957.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,538.38x = 405,094,084,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,094,084,384.63/729,538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,274.53

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