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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,541.60, 1,108,249.80 and 538,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,541.60, 1,108,249.80 and 538,358.20 is: 807,856.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,541.60 : 1,108,249.80 = 538,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,541.60/1,108,249.80 = 538,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,541.60x = 1,108,249.80 × 538,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,541.60x = 596,635,367,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,635,367,478.36/738,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,856.14

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