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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,865.20, 1,107,316.20 and 317,442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,865.20, 1,107,316.20 and 317,442.80 is: 476,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,865.20 : 1,107,316.20 = 317,442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,865.20/1,107,316.20 = 317,442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,865.20x = 1,107,316.20 × 317,442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,865.20x = 351,509,555,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,509,555,013.36/737,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,387.22

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