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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,985.33, 1,105,465.59 and 331,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,985.33, 1,105,465.59 and 331,952.24 is: 497,922.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,985.33 : 1,105,465.59 = 331,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,985.33/1,105,465.59 = 331,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,985.33x = 1,105,465.59 × 331,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,985.33x = 366,961,778,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,961,778,843.42/736,985.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,922.77

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