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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,278.60, 1,106,726.70 and 578,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,278.60, 1,106,726.70 and 578,265.80 is: 866,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,278.60 : 1,106,726.70 = 578,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,278.60/1,106,726.70 = 578,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,278.60x = 1,106,726.70 × 578,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,278.60x = 639,982,200,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,982,200,556.86/738,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,857.31

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