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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,139.60, 1,107,209.40 and 239,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,139.60, 1,107,209.40 and 239,503.60 is: 359,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,139.60 : 1,107,209.40 = 239,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,139.60/1,107,209.40 = 239,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,139.60x = 1,107,209.40 × 239,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,139.60x = 265,180,637,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,180,637,253.84/738,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,255.40

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