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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,591.92, 1,106,584.77 and 264,325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,591.92, 1,106,584.77 and 264,325.12 is: 396,558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,591.92 : 1,106,584.77 = 264,325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,591.92/1,106,584.77 = 264,325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,591.92x = 1,106,584.77 × 264,325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,591.92x = 292,498,152,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,498,152,120.42/737,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,558.24

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