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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,293.88, 1,105,832.34 and 485,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,293.88, 1,105,832.34 and 485,288.76 is: 726,875.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,293.88 : 1,105,832.34 = 485,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,293.88/1,105,832.34 = 485,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,293.88x = 1,105,832.34 × 485,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,293.88x = 536,648,005,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,648,005,046.50/738,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,875.87

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