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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,294.38, 1,017,222.93 and 601,094.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,294.38, 1,017,222.93 and 601,094.17 is: 829,311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,294.38 : 1,017,222.93 = 601,094.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,294.38/1,017,222.93 = 601,094.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,294.38x = 1,017,222.93 × 601,094.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,294.38x = 611,446,772,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,446,772,813.32/737,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,311.59

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