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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,883.24, 1,113,232.59 and 438,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,883.24, 1,113,232.59 and 438,965 is: 657,802.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,883.24 : 1,113,232.59 = 438,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,883.24/1,113,232.59 = 438,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,883.24x = 1,113,232.59 × 438,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,883.24x = 488,670,143,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,670,143,869.35/742,883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,802.08

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