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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,601.57, 1,108,051.40 and 233,241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,601.57, 1,108,051.40 and 233,241.49 is: 349,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,601.57 : 1,108,051.40 = 233,241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,601.57/1,108,051.40 = 233,241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,601.57x = 1,108,051.40 × 233,241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,601.57x = 258,443,559,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,443,559,532.59/738,601.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,909.30

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