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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,908.53, 1,108,800.54 and 312,421.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,908.53, 1,108,800.54 and 312,421.06 is: 468,816.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,908.53 : 1,108,800.54 = 312,421.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,908.53/1,108,800.54 = 312,421.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,908.53x = 1,108,800.54 × 312,421.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,908.53x = 346,412,640,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,412,640,035.37/738,908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,816.67

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