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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,595.94, 1,108,012.01 and 312,135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,595.94, 1,108,012.01 and 312,135.89 is: 468,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,595.94 : 1,108,012.01 = 312,135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,595.94/1,108,012.01 = 312,135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,595.94x = 1,108,012.01 × 312,135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,595.94x = 345,850,307,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,850,307,771.30/738,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,253.74

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