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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,878.82, 1,108,329.18 and 487,767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,878.82, 1,108,329.18 and 487,767.48 is: 731,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,878.82 : 1,108,329.18 = 487,767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,878.82/1,108,329.18 = 487,767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,878.82x = 1,108,329.18 × 487,767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,878.82x = 540,606,931,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,606,931,139.07/738,878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,658.45

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