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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,044.40, 1,104,103.05 and 381,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,044.40, 1,104,103.05 and 381,750.40 is: 572,644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,044.40 : 1,104,103.05 = 381,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,044.40/1,104,103.05 = 381,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,044.40x = 1,104,103.05 × 381,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,044.40x = 421,491,780,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,491,780,978.72/736,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,644.50

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