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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,429.60, 1,107,644.40 and 402,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,429.60, 1,107,644.40 and 402,506.40 is: 603,759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,429.60 : 1,107,644.40 = 402,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,429.60/1,107,644.40 = 402,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,429.60x = 1,107,644.40 × 402,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,429.60x = 445,833,959,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,833,959,924.16/738,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,759.60

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