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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,821.70, 1,108,232.55 and 265,554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,821.70, 1,108,232.55 and 265,554.90 is: 398,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,821.70 : 1,108,232.55 = 265,554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,821.70/1,108,232.55 = 265,554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,821.70x = 1,108,232.55 × 265,554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,821.70x = 294,296,583,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,296,583,992.00/738,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,332.35

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