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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,539.10, 1,108,246.05 and 538,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,539.10, 1,108,246.05 and 538,355.70 is: 807,852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,539.10 : 1,108,246.05 = 538,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,539.10/1,108,246.05 = 538,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,539.10x = 1,108,246.05 × 538,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,539.10x = 596,630,578,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,630,578,019.99/738,539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,852.39

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