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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,589, 1,107,317.34 and 452,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,589, 1,107,317.34 and 452,579.40 is: 679,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,589 : 1,107,317.34 = 452,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,589/1,107,317.34 = 452,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,589x = 1,107,317.34 × 452,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,589x = 501,149,017,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,149,017,346.80/737,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,442.10

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