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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,293.38, 1,017,221.55 and 601,093.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,293.38, 1,017,221.55 and 601,093.17 is: 829,310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,293.38 : 1,017,221.55 = 601,093.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,293.38/1,017,221.55 = 601,093.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,293.38x = 1,017,221.55 × 601,093.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,293.38x = 611,444,928,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,444,928,541.75/737,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,310.21

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