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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,239, 1,106,034 and 238,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,239, 1,106,034 and 238,603 is: 357,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,239 : 1,106,034 = 238,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,239/1,106,034 = 238,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,239x = 1,106,034 × 238,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,239x = 263,903,030,502
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,903,030,502/737,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,961.30

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