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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,747.05, 1,105,120.58 and 421,235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,747.05, 1,105,120.58 and 421,235.85 is: 631,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,747.05 : 1,105,120.58 = 421,235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,747.05/1,105,120.58 = 421,235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,747.05x = 1,105,120.58 × 421,235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,747.05x = 465,516,404,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,516,404,762.61/736,747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,853.78

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