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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,105.80, 1,017,247.86 and 442,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,105.80, 1,017,247.86 and 442,845.52 is: 611,151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,105.80 : 1,017,247.86 = 442,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,105.80/1,017,247.86 = 442,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,105.80x = 1,017,247.86 × 442,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,105.80x = 450,483,657,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,483,657,725.14/737,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,151.97

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