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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,638.29, 1,098,071.67 and 377,458.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,638.29, 1,098,071.67 and 377,458.55 is: 565,731.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,638.29 : 1,098,071.67 = 377,458.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,638.29/1,098,071.67 = 377,458.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,638.29x = 1,098,071.67 × 377,458.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,638.29x = 414,476,540,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,476,540,354.28/732,638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,731.47

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