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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,005.20, 1,107,007.80 and 264,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,005.20, 1,107,007.80 and 264,738.40 is: 397,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,005.20 : 1,107,007.80 = 264,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,005.20/1,107,007.80 = 264,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,005.20x = 1,107,007.80 × 264,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,005.20x = 293,067,473,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,067,473,759.52/738,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,107.60

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