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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,140.60, 1,106,336.10 and 382,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,140.60, 1,106,336.10 and 382,971.80 is: 574,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,140.60 : 1,106,336.10 = 382,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,140.60/1,106,336.10 = 382,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,140.60x = 1,106,336.10 × 382,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,140.60x = 423,695,527,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,695,527,621.98/738,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,003.82

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