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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,785, 1,105,177.50 and 293,864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,785, 1,105,177.50 and 293,864.04 is: 440,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,785 : 1,105,177.50 = 293,864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,785/1,105,177.50 = 293,864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,785x = 1,105,177.50 × 293,864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,785x = 324,771,925,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,771,925,067.10/736,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,796.06

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