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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,994.20, 1,108,491.30 and 265,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,994.20, 1,108,491.30 and 265,727.40 is: 398,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,994.20 : 1,108,491.30 = 265,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,994.20/1,108,491.30 = 265,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,994.20x = 1,108,491.30 × 265,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,994.20x = 294,556,511,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,556,511,071.62/738,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,591.10

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