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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,982.40, 1,097,973.60 and 377,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,982.40, 1,097,973.60 and 377,688.40 is: 566,532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,982.40 : 1,097,973.60 = 377,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,982.40/1,097,973.60 = 377,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,982.40x = 1,097,973.60 × 377,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,982.40x = 414,691,892,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,691,892,226.24/731,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,532.60

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