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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,514.40, 1,106,271.60 and 264,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,514.40, 1,106,271.60 and 264,215.20 is: 396,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,514.40 : 1,106,271.60 = 264,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,514.40/1,106,271.60 = 264,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,514.40x = 1,106,271.60 × 264,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,514.40x = 292,293,772,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,293,772,048.32/737,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,322.80

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