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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,987.20, 1,108,480.80 and 265,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,987.20, 1,108,480.80 and 265,720.40 is: 398,580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,987.20 : 1,108,480.80 = 265,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,987.20/1,108,480.80 = 265,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,987.20x = 1,108,480.80 × 265,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,987.20x = 294,545,961,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,545,961,568.32/738,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,580.60

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