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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,878.79, 1,108,364.85 and 312,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,878.79, 1,108,364.85 and 312,335.08 is: 468,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,878.79 : 1,108,364.85 = 312,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,878.79/1,108,364.85 = 312,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,878.79x = 1,108,364.85 × 312,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,878.79x = 346,181,224,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,181,224,093.94/738,878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,522.35

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