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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,034.88, 1,105,759.68 and 263,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,034.88, 1,105,759.68 and 263,787.52 is: 395,755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,034.88 : 1,105,759.68 = 263,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,034.88/1,105,759.68 = 263,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,034.88x = 1,105,759.68 × 263,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,034.88x = 291,685,603,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,685,603,703.19/737,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,755.49

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