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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,138.56, 1,106,284 and 636,629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,138.56, 1,106,284 and 636,629.12 is: 950,284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,138.56 : 1,106,284 = 636,629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,138.56/1,106,284 = 636,629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,138.56x = 1,106,284 × 636,629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,138.56x = 704,292,609,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,292,609,390.08/741,138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,284.67

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