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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,442.55, 1,104,999.17 and 357,158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,442.55, 1,104,999.17 and 357,158.43 is: 535,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,442.55 : 1,104,999.17 = 357,158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,442.55/1,104,999.17 = 357,158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,442.55x = 1,104,999.17 × 357,158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,442.55x = 394,659,766,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,659,766,922.71/736,442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,900.28

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