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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,597.05, 1,108,013.68 and 312,137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,597.05, 1,108,013.68 and 312,137.01 is: 468,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,597.05 : 1,108,013.68 = 312,137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,597.05/1,108,013.68 = 312,137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,597.05x = 1,108,013.68 × 312,137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,597.05x = 345,852,077,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,852,077,504.47/738,597.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,255.43

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