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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,229.86, 1,107,257.31 and 239,593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,229.86, 1,107,257.31 and 239,593.86 is: 359,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,229.86 : 1,107,257.31 = 239,593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,229.86/1,107,257.31 = 239,593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,229.86x = 1,107,257.31 × 239,593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,229.86x = 265,292,052,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,292,052,916.12/738,229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,362.40

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