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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,031.42, 1,103,775.48 and 420,528.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,031.42, 1,103,775.48 and 420,528.78 is: 629,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,031.42 : 1,103,775.48 = 420,528.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,031.42/1,103,775.48 = 420,528.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,031.42x = 1,103,775.48 × 420,528.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,031.42x = 464,169,355,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,169,355,998.31/737,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,782.32

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