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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,265.17, 1,107,397.80 and 239,629.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,265.17, 1,107,397.80 and 239,629.17 is: 359,443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,265.17 : 1,107,397.80 = 239,629.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,265.17/1,107,397.80 = 239,629.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,265.17x = 1,107,397.80 × 239,629.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,265.17x = 265,364,815,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,364,815,673.83/738,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,443.77

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