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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,005.70, 1,107,008.55 and 264,738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,005.70, 1,107,008.55 and 264,738.90 is: 397,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,005.70 : 1,107,008.55 = 264,738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,005.70/1,107,008.55 = 264,738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,005.70x = 1,107,008.55 × 264,738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,005.70x = 293,068,225,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,068,225,817.60/738,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,108.35

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