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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,160.80, 1,107,241.20 and 239,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,160.80, 1,107,241.20 and 239,524.80 is: 359,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,160.80 : 1,107,241.20 = 239,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,160.80/1,107,241.20 = 239,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,160.80x = 1,107,241.20 × 239,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,160.80x = 265,211,726,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,211,726,981.76/738,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,287.20

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