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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,271.66, 1,101,738 and 396,917.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,271.66, 1,101,738 and 396,917.34 is: 595,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,271.66 : 1,101,738 = 396,917.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,271.66/1,101,738 = 396,917.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,271.66x = 1,101,738 × 396,917.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,271.66x = 437,298,916,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,298,916,336.92/734,271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,554.67

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