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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,274.66, 1,101,742.50 and 396,920.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,274.66, 1,101,742.50 and 396,920.34 is: 595,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,274.66 : 1,101,742.50 = 396,920.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,274.66/1,101,742.50 = 396,920.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,274.66x = 1,101,742.50 × 396,920.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,274.66x = 437,304,007,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,304,007,692.45/734,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,559.17

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