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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,997.60, 1,106,305.20 and 577,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,997.60, 1,106,305.20 and 577,984.80 is: 866,435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,997.60 : 1,106,305.20 = 577,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,997.60/1,106,305.20 = 577,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,997.60x = 1,106,305.20 × 577,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,997.60x = 639,427,589,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,427,589,760.96/737,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,435.87

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