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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,766.30, 1,108,182.57 and 226,393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,766.30, 1,108,182.57 and 226,393.78 is: 339,600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,766.30 : 1,108,182.57 = 226,393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,766.30/1,108,182.57 = 226,393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,766.30x = 1,108,182.57 × 226,393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,766.30x = 250,885,640,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,885,640,952.42/738,766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,600.82

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