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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,377.84, 1,015,956.96 and 600,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,377.84, 1,015,956.96 and 600,177.84 is: 828,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,377.84 : 1,015,956.96 = 600,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,377.84/1,015,956.96 = 600,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,377.84x = 1,015,956.96 × 600,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,377.84x = 609,754,853,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,754,853,785.77/736,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,046.18

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