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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,235, 1,106,028 and 238,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,235, 1,106,028 and 238,599 is: 357,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,235 : 1,106,028 = 238,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,235/1,106,028 = 238,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,235x = 1,106,028 × 238,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,235x = 263,897,174,772
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,897,174,772/737,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,955.30

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