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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,952.80, 1,108,429.20 and 473,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,952.80, 1,108,429.20 and 473,232.30 is: 709,848.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,952.80 : 1,108,429.20 = 473,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,952.80/1,108,429.20 = 473,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,952.80x = 1,108,429.20 × 473,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,952.80x = 524,544,499,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,544,499,703.16/738,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,848.45

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