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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,018.60, 1,106,336.70 and 578,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,018.60, 1,106,336.70 and 578,005.80 is: 866,467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,018.60 : 1,106,336.70 = 578,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,018.60/1,106,336.70 = 578,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,018.60x = 1,106,336.70 × 578,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,018.60x = 639,469,029,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,469,029,352.86/738,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,467.36

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