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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,615.85, 1,106,423.78 and 488,297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,615.85, 1,106,423.78 and 488,297.85 is: 732,446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,615.85 : 1,106,423.78 = 488,297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,615.85/1,106,423.78 = 488,297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,615.85x = 1,106,423.78 × 488,297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,615.85x = 540,264,350,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,264,350,521.38/737,615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,446.78

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