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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,259.20, 1,107,388.80 and 239,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,259.20, 1,107,388.80 and 239,623.20 is: 359,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,259.20 : 1,107,388.80 = 239,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,259.20/1,107,388.80 = 239,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,259.20x = 1,107,388.80 × 239,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,259.20x = 265,356,047,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,356,047,900.16/738,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,434.80

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