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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,277.60, 1,106,725.20 and 578,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,277.60, 1,106,725.20 and 578,264.80 is: 866,855.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,277.60 : 1,106,725.20 = 578,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,277.60/1,106,725.20 = 578,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,277.60x = 1,106,725.20 × 578,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,277.60x = 639,980,226,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,980,226,432.96/738,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,855.81

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