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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,159.20, 1,104,614.40 and 512,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,159.20, 1,104,614.40 and 512,460.80 is: 766,869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,159.20 : 1,104,614.40 = 512,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,159.20/1,104,614.40 = 512,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,159.20x = 1,104,614.40 × 512,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,159.20x = 566,071,579,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,071,579,115.52/738,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,869.23

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