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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,035.55, 1,103,398.98 and 286,652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,035.55, 1,103,398.98 and 286,652.59 is: 429,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,035.55 : 1,103,398.98 = 286,652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,035.55/1,103,398.98 = 286,652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,035.55x = 1,103,398.98 × 286,652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,035.55x = 316,292,175,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,292,175,420.36/736,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,724.05

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