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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,802.78, 1,103,889.34 and 399,628.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,802.78, 1,103,889.34 and 399,628.35 is: 598,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,802.78 : 1,103,889.34 = 399,628.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,802.78/1,103,889.34 = 399,628.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,802.78x = 1,103,889.34 × 399,628.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,802.78x = 441,145,473,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,145,473,528.65/736,802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,729.39

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