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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,052.40, 1,104,645.30 and 358,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,052.40, 1,104,645.30 and 358,059.88 is: 536,636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,052.40 : 1,104,645.30 = 358,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,052.40/1,104,645.30 = 358,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,052.40x = 1,104,645.30 × 358,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,052.40x = 395,529,163,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,529,163,560.56/737,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,636.42

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