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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,555.63, 1,106,410.33 and 282,145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,555.63, 1,106,410.33 and 282,145.97 is: 423,248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,555.63 : 1,106,410.33 = 282,145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,555.63/1,106,410.33 = 282,145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,555.63x = 1,106,410.33 × 282,145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,555.63x = 312,169,215,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,169,215,775.87/737,555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,248.37

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