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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,818.70, 1,108,228.05 and 265,551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,818.70, 1,108,228.05 and 265,551.90 is: 398,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,818.70 : 1,108,228.05 = 265,551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,818.70/1,108,228.05 = 265,551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,818.70x = 1,108,228.05 × 265,551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,818.70x = 294,292,064,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,292,064,310.80/738,818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,327.85

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