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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,541.80, 1,103,804.72 and 556,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,541.80, 1,103,804.72 and 556,479.20 is: 833,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,541.80 : 1,103,804.72 = 556,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,541.80/1,103,804.72 = 556,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,541.80x = 1,103,804.72 × 556,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,541.80x = 614,244,367,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,244,367,541.82/736,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,957.24

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