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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,287.36, 1,105,892.16 and 363,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,287.36, 1,105,892.16 and 363,184 is: 544,756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,287.36 : 1,105,892.16 = 363,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,287.36/1,105,892.16 = 363,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,287.36x = 1,105,892.16 × 363,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,287.36x = 401,642,338,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,642,338,237.44/737,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,756.85

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