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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,707.84, 1,017,228.96 and 575,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,707.84, 1,017,228.96 and 575,282.88 is: 794,337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,707.84 : 1,017,228.96 = 575,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,707.84/1,017,228.96 = 575,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,707.84x = 1,017,228.96 × 575,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,707.84x = 585,194,405,728.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,194,405,728.21/736,707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,337.15

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