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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,072.10, 1,105,608.15 and 238,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,072.10, 1,105,608.15 and 238,436.10 is: 357,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,072.10 : 1,105,608.15 = 238,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,072.10/1,105,608.15 = 238,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,072.10x = 1,105,608.15 × 238,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,072.10x = 263,616,895,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,616,895,414.22/737,072.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,654.15

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