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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,835.90, 1,099,217.40 and 377,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,835.90, 1,099,217.40 and 377,885.80 is: 566,809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,835.90 : 1,099,217.40 = 377,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,835.90/1,099,217.40 = 377,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,835.90x = 1,099,217.40 × 377,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,835.90x = 415,378,646,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,378,646,572.92/732,835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,809.90

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