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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,003.60, 1,107,005.40 and 486,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,003.60, 1,107,005.40 and 486,061.20 is: 729,091.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,003.60 : 1,107,005.40 = 486,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,003.60/1,107,005.40 = 486,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,003.60x = 1,107,005.40 × 486,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,003.60x = 538,072,373,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,072,373,130.48/738,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,091.80

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