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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,456, 1,107,790.92 and 232,845.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,456, 1,107,790.92 and 232,845.36 is: 349,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,456 : 1,107,790.92 = 232,845.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,456/1,107,790.92 = 232,845.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,456x = 1,107,790.92 × 232,845.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,456x = 257,943,975,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,943,975,572.13/738,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,301.75

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