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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,538.30, 1,106,307.45 and 238,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,538.30, 1,106,307.45 and 238,902.30 is: 358,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,538.30 : 1,106,307.45 = 238,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,538.30/1,106,307.45 = 238,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,538.30x = 1,106,307.45 × 238,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,538.30x = 264,299,394,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,299,394,312.14/737,538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,353.45

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