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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,577.60, 1,107,866.40 and 239,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,577.60, 1,107,866.40 and 239,941.60 is: 359,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,577.60 : 1,107,866.40 = 239,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,577.60/1,107,866.40 = 239,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,577.60x = 1,107,866.40 × 239,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,577.60x = 265,823,236,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,823,236,602.24/738,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,912.40

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