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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,452.08, 1,016,578.08 and 601,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,452.08, 1,016,578.08 and 601,277.04 is: 828,860.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,452.08 : 1,016,578.08 = 601,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,452.08/1,016,578.08 = 601,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,452.08x = 1,016,578.08 × 601,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,452.08x = 611,245,058,871.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,245,058,871.28/737,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,860.72

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