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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,004.40, 1,104,006.60 and 512,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,004.40, 1,104,006.60 and 512,055.60 is: 768,083.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,004.40 : 1,104,006.60 = 512,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,004.40/1,104,006.60 = 512,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,004.40x = 1,104,006.60 × 512,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,004.40x = 565,312,761,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,312,761,966.96/736,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,083.40

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