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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,007.38, 1,107,166.59 and 239,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,007.38, 1,107,166.59 and 239,332.50 is: 359,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,007.38 : 1,107,166.59 = 239,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,007.38/1,107,166.59 = 239,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,007.38x = 1,107,166.59 × 239,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,007.38x = 264,980,947,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,980,947,901.18/738,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,049.18

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