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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,837.70, 1,097,756.55 and 376,733.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,837.70, 1,097,756.55 and 376,733.70 is: 565,100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,837.70 : 1,097,756.55 = 376,733.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,837.70/1,097,756.55 = 376,733.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,837.70x = 1,097,756.55 × 376,733.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,837.70x = 413,561,886,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,561,886,780.74/731,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,100.55

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