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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,847.70, 1,108,271.55 and 265,580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,847.70, 1,108,271.55 and 265,580.90 is: 398,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,847.70 : 1,108,271.55 = 265,580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,847.70/1,108,271.55 = 265,580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,847.70x = 1,108,271.55 × 265,580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,847.70x = 294,335,755,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,335,755,693.40/738,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,371.35

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