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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,966.40, 1,097,949.60 and 377,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,966.40, 1,097,949.60 and 377,672.40 is: 566,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,966.40 : 1,097,949.60 = 377,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,966.40/1,097,949.60 = 377,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,966.40x = 1,097,949.60 × 377,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,966.40x = 414,665,260,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,665,260,511.04/731,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,508.60

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