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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,853.92, 1,108,240.74 and 289,655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,853.92, 1,108,240.74 and 289,655.10 is: 434,466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,853.92 : 1,108,240.74 = 289,655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,853.92/1,108,240.74 = 289,655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,853.92x = 1,108,240.74 × 289,655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,853.92x = 321,007,582,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,007,582,368.77/738,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,466.91

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