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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,872.40, 1,105,308.60 and 550,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,872.40, 1,105,308.60 and 550,248.40 is: 825,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,872.40 : 1,105,308.60 = 550,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,872.40/1,105,308.60 = 550,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,872.40x = 1,105,308.60 × 550,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,872.40x = 608,194,288,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,194,288,656.24/736,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,372.60

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