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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,229.20, 1,104,719.40 and 512,530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,229.20, 1,104,719.40 and 512,530.80 is: 766,974.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,229.20 : 1,104,719.40 = 512,530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,229.20/1,104,719.40 = 512,530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,229.20x = 1,104,719.40 × 512,530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,229.20x = 566,202,717,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,202,717,857.52/738,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,974.16

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