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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,985.61, 1,106,027.98 and 358,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,985.61, 1,106,027.98 and 358,171.32 is: 536,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,985.61 : 1,106,027.98 = 358,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,985.61/1,106,027.98 = 358,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,985.61x = 1,106,027.98 × 358,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,985.61x = 396,147,501,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,147,501,553.53/737,985.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,795.70

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