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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,530.75, 1,107,796.46 and 233,142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,530.75, 1,107,796.46 and 233,142.93 is: 349,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,530.75 : 1,107,796.46 = 233,142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,530.75/1,107,796.46 = 233,142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,530.75x = 1,107,796.46 × 233,142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,530.75x = 258,274,912,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,274,912,528.03/738,530.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,714.50

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