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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,846.20, 1,108,269.30 and 423,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,846.20, 1,108,269.30 and 423,043.40 is: 634,565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,846.20 : 1,108,269.30 = 423,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,846.20/1,108,269.30 = 423,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,846.20x = 1,108,269.30 × 423,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,846.20x = 468,846,012,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,846,012,787.62/738,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,565.10

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