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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,785.80, 1,108,178.70 and 473,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,785.80, 1,108,178.70 and 473,065.30 is: 709,597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,785.80 : 1,108,178.70 = 473,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,785.80/1,108,178.70 = 473,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,785.80x = 1,108,178.70 × 473,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,785.80x = 524,240,889,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,240,889,169.11/738,785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,597.95

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