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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,535.20, 1,107,802.80 and 422,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,535.20, 1,107,802.80 and 422,732.40 is: 634,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,535.20 : 1,107,802.80 = 422,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,535.20/1,107,802.80 = 422,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,535.20x = 1,107,802.80 × 422,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,535.20x = 468,304,136,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,304,136,370.72/738,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,098.60

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