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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,777, 1,105,346.94 and 238,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,777, 1,105,346.94 and 238,141 is: 357,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,777 : 1,105,346.94 = 238,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,777/1,105,346.94 = 238,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,777x = 1,105,346.94 × 238,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,777x = 263,228,425,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,228,425,638.54/736,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,270.15

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