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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,185.92, 1,106,579.04 and 239,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,185.92, 1,106,579.04 and 239,200 is: 358,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,185.92 : 1,106,579.04 = 239,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,185.92/1,106,579.04 = 239,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,185.92x = 1,106,579.04 × 239,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,185.92x = 264,693,706,368
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,693,706,368/738,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,573.23

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