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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,285.56, 1,103,040.36 and 375,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,285.56, 1,103,040.36 and 375,259.80 is: 562,946.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,285.56 : 1,103,040.36 = 375,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,285.56/1,103,040.36 = 375,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,285.56x = 1,103,040.36 × 375,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,285.56x = 413,926,704,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,926,704,885.53/735,285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,946.87

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