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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,462.40, 1,101,693.60 and 398,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,462.40, 1,101,693.60 and 398,539.20 is: 597,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,462.40 : 1,101,693.60 = 398,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,462.40/1,101,693.60 = 398,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,462.40x = 1,101,693.60 × 398,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,462.40x = 439,068,085,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,068,085,989.12/734,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,808.80

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