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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,985.20, 1,108,477.80 and 265,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,985.20, 1,108,477.80 and 265,718.40 is: 398,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,985.20 : 1,108,477.80 = 265,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,985.20/1,108,477.80 = 265,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,985.20x = 1,108,477.80 × 265,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,985.20x = 294,542,947,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,542,947,451.52/738,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,577.60

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