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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,581.60, 1,104,872.40 and 381,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,581.60, 1,104,872.40 and 381,704.40 is: 572,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,581.60 : 1,104,872.40 = 381,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,581.60/1,104,872.40 = 381,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,581.60x = 1,104,872.40 × 381,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,581.60x = 421,734,656,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,734,656,518.56/736,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,556.60

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