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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,924, 1,103,872.22 and 401,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,924, 1,103,872.22 and 401,095.50 is: 601,635.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,924 : 1,103,872.22 = 401,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,924/1,103,872.22 = 401,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,924x = 1,103,872.22 × 401,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,924x = 442,758,180,017.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,758,180,017.01/735,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,635.74

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