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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,408.91, 1,100,727.50 and 379,229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,408.91, 1,100,727.50 and 379,229.31 is: 568,386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,408.91 : 1,100,727.50 = 379,229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,408.91/1,100,727.50 = 379,229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,408.91x = 1,100,727.50 × 379,229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,408.91x = 417,428,128,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,428,128,426.88/734,408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,386.53

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