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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,985.96, 1,105,466.54 and 331,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,985.96, 1,105,466.54 and 331,952.88 is: 497,923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,985.96 : 1,105,466.54 = 331,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,985.96/1,105,466.54 = 331,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,985.96x = 1,105,466.54 × 331,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,985.96x = 366,962,800,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,962,800,036.87/736,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,923.74

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