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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,291.58, 1,104,165.90 and 420,788.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,291.58, 1,104,165.90 and 420,788.94 is: 630,172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,291.58 : 1,104,165.90 = 420,788.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,291.58/1,104,165.90 = 420,788.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,291.58x = 1,104,165.90 × 420,788.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,291.58x = 464,620,798,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,620,798,645.15/737,291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,172.39

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