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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,018.80, 1,102,901.52 and 495,241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,018.80, 1,102,901.52 and 495,241.02 is: 742,103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,018.80 : 1,102,901.52 = 495,241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,018.80/1,102,901.52 = 495,241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,018.80x = 1,102,901.52 × 495,241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,018.80x = 546,202,073,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,202,073,724.35/736,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,103.43

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