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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,998.40, 1,103,997.60 and 452,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,998.40, 1,103,997.60 and 452,563.20 is: 678,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,998.40 : 1,103,997.60 = 452,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,998.40/1,103,997.60 = 452,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,998.40x = 1,103,997.60 × 452,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,998.40x = 499,628,686,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,628,686,648.32/735,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,844.80

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