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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,682.91, 1,108,522.97 and 289,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,682.91, 1,108,522.97 and 289,348.07 is: 434,217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,682.91 : 1,108,522.97 = 289,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,682.91/1,108,522.97 = 289,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,682.91x = 1,108,522.97 × 289,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,682.91x = 320,748,976,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,748,976,015.87/738,682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,217.41

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