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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,035.68, 1,107,150 and 264,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,035.68, 1,107,150 and 264,773.92 is: 397,195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,035.68 : 1,107,150 = 264,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,035.68/1,107,150 = 264,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,035.68x = 1,107,150 × 264,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,035.68x = 293,144,445,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,144,445,528/738,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,195.49

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