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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,598.32, 1,108,046.52 and 233,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,598.32, 1,108,046.52 and 233,238.24 is: 349,904.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,598.32 : 1,108,046.52 = 233,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,598.32/1,108,046.52 = 233,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,598.32x = 1,108,046.52 × 233,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,598.32x = 258,438,820,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,438,820,162.93/738,598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,904.42

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