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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,972.02, 1,097,961.26 and 377,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,972.02, 1,097,961.26 and 377,238.68 is: 565,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,972.02 : 1,097,961.26 = 377,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,972.02/1,097,961.26 = 377,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,972.02x = 1,097,961.26 × 377,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,972.02x = 414,193,456,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,193,456,413.54/732,972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,087.68

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