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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,021.60, 1,098,032.40 and 377,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,021.60, 1,098,032.40 and 377,727.60 is: 566,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,021.60 : 1,098,032.40 = 377,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,021.60/1,098,032.40 = 377,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,021.60x = 1,098,032.40 × 377,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,021.60x = 414,757,143,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,757,143,174.24/732,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,591.40

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