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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,868.40, 1,099,266.15 and 377,918.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,868.40, 1,099,266.15 and 377,918.30 is: 566,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,868.40 : 1,099,266.15 = 377,918.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,868.40/1,099,266.15 = 377,918.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,868.40x = 1,099,266.15 × 377,918.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,868.40x = 415,432,794,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,432,794,655.55/732,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,858.65

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