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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,247, 1,106,046 and 238,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,247, 1,106,046 and 238,611 is: 357,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,247 : 1,106,046 = 238,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,247/1,106,046 = 238,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,247x = 1,106,046 × 238,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,247x = 263,914,742,106
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,914,742,106/737,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,973.30

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