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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,459, 1,107,795.42 and 232,848.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,459, 1,107,795.42 and 232,848.36 is: 349,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,459 : 1,107,795.42 = 232,848.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,459/1,107,795.42 = 232,848.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,459x = 1,107,795.42 × 232,848.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,459x = 257,948,346,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,948,346,762.51/738,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,306.25

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