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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,903.80, 1,112,855.70 and 438,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,903.80, 1,112,855.70 and 438,785.60 is: 658,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,903.80 : 1,112,855.70 = 438,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,903.80/1,112,855.70 = 438,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,903.80x = 1,112,855.70 × 438,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,903.80x = 488,305,056,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,305,056,037.92/741,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,178.40

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