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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,845.20, 1,108,267.80 and 265,578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,845.20, 1,108,267.80 and 265,578.40 is: 398,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,845.20 : 1,108,267.80 = 265,578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,845.20/1,108,267.80 = 265,578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,845.20x = 1,108,267.80 × 265,578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,845.20x = 294,331,989,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,331,989,095.52/738,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,367.60

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