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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,042.24, 1,009,307.28 and 560,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,042.24, 1,009,307.28 and 560,173.20 is: 772,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,042.24 : 1,009,307.28 = 560,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,042.24/1,009,307.28 = 560,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,042.24x = 1,009,307.28 × 560,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,042.24x = 565,386,888,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,386,888,820.90/732,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,341.89

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