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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,186.92, 1,106,580.54 and 239,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,186.92, 1,106,580.54 and 239,201 is: 358,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,186.92 : 1,106,580.54 = 239,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,186.92/1,106,580.54 = 239,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,186.92x = 1,106,580.54 × 239,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,186.92x = 264,695,171,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,695,171,748.54/738,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,574.72

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