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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,166.72, 1,107,715.56 and 423,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,166.72, 1,107,715.56 and 423,238.72 is: 635,124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,166.72 : 1,107,715.56 = 423,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,166.72/1,107,715.56 = 423,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,166.72x = 1,107,715.56 × 423,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,166.72x = 468,828,115,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,828,115,738.48/738,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,124.97

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