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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,287.58, 1,104,159.90 and 420,784.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,287.58, 1,104,159.90 and 420,784.94 is: 630,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,287.58 : 1,104,159.90 = 420,784.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,287.58/1,104,159.90 = 420,784.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,287.58x = 1,104,159.90 × 420,784.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,287.58x = 464,613,857,271.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,613,857,271.91/737,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,166.40

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