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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,998.40, 1,104,034.05 and 381,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,998.40, 1,104,034.05 and 381,704.40 is: 572,575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,998.40 : 1,104,034.05 = 381,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,998.40/1,104,034.05 = 381,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,998.40x = 1,104,034.05 × 381,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,998.40x = 421,414,654,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,414,654,634.82/735,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,575.50

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