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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,590.32, 1,108,034.52 and 233,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,590.32, 1,108,034.52 and 233,230.24 is: 349,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,590.32 : 1,108,034.52 = 233,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,590.32/1,108,034.52 = 233,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,590.32x = 1,108,034.52 × 233,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,590.32x = 258,427,157,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,427,157,027.89/738,590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,892.42

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