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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,521.72, 1,104,707.94 and 560,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,521.72, 1,104,707.94 and 560,112.28 is: 838,972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,521.72 : 1,104,707.94 = 560,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,521.72/1,104,707.94 = 560,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,521.72x = 1,104,707.94 × 560,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,521.72x = 618,760,483,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,760,483,007.50/737,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,972.56

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