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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,971.01, 1,097,959.77 and 377,237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,971.01, 1,097,959.77 and 377,237.69 is: 565,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,971.01 : 1,097,959.77 = 377,237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,971.01/1,097,959.77 = 377,237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,971.01x = 1,097,959.77 × 377,237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,971.01x = 414,191,807,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,191,807,347.73/732,971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,086.21

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