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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,002.40, 1,104,003.60 and 421,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,002.40, 1,104,003.60 and 421,074.40 is: 631,611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,002.40 : 1,104,003.60 = 421,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,002.40/1,104,003.60 = 421,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,002.40x = 1,104,003.60 × 421,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,002.40x = 464,867,653,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,867,653,467.84/736,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,611.60

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