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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,589.32, 1,108,033.02 and 233,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,589.32, 1,108,033.02 and 233,229.24 is: 349,890.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,589.32 : 1,108,033.02 = 233,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,589.32/1,108,033.02 = 233,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,589.32x = 1,108,033.02 × 233,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,589.32x = 258,425,699,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,425,699,149.51/738,589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,890.92

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