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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,158.40, 1,107,237.60 and 401,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,158.40, 1,107,237.60 and 401,360.40 is: 602,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,158.40 : 1,107,237.60 = 401,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,158.40/1,107,237.60 = 401,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,158.40x = 1,107,237.60 × 401,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,158.40x = 444,401,326,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,401,326,031.04/738,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,040.60

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