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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,369.20, 1,106,817.78 and 312,012.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,369.20, 1,106,817.78 and 312,012.56 is: 467,707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,369.20 : 1,106,817.78 = 312,012.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,369.20/1,106,817.78 = 312,012.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,369.20x = 1,106,817.78 × 312,012.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,369.20x = 345,341,048,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,341,048,991.32/738,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,707.82

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