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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,616.79, 1,098,039.44 and 377,437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,616.79, 1,098,039.44 and 377,437.05 is: 565,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,616.79 : 1,098,039.44 = 377,437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,616.79/1,098,039.44 = 377,437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,616.79x = 1,098,039.44 × 377,437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,616.79x = 414,440,767,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,440,767,960.85/732,616.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,699.25

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