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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,482.24, 1,107,732.24 and 205,970.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,482.24, 1,107,732.24 and 205,970.84 is: 308,958.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,482.24 : 1,107,732.24 = 205,970.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,482.24/1,107,732.24 = 205,970.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,482.24x = 1,107,732.24 × 205,970.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,482.24x = 228,160,539,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,160,539,967.88/738,482.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,958.74

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