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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,432.78, 1,106,149.18 and 421,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,432.78, 1,106,149.18 and 421,668.20 is: 632,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,432.78 : 1,106,149.18 = 421,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,432.78/1,106,149.18 = 421,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,432.78x = 1,106,149.18 × 421,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,432.78x = 466,427,933,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,427,933,662.08/737,432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,502.31

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