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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,042.80, 1,107,064.20 and 422,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,042.80, 1,107,064.20 and 422,531.60 is: 633,797.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,042.80 : 1,107,064.20 = 422,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,042.80/1,107,064.20 = 422,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,042.80x = 1,107,064.20 × 422,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,042.80x = 467,769,607,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,769,607,728.72/738,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,797.40

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