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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,423.40, 1,097,135.10 and 377,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,423.40, 1,097,135.10 and 377,129.40 is: 565,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,423.40 : 1,097,135.10 = 377,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,423.40/1,097,135.10 = 377,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,423.40x = 1,097,135.10 × 377,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,423.40x = 413,761,901,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,761,901,981.94/731,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,694.10

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