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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,782.87, 1,108,237.17 and 233,208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,782.87, 1,108,237.17 and 233,208.60 is: 349,832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,782.87 : 1,108,237.17 = 233,208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,782.87/1,108,237.17 = 233,208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,782.87x = 1,108,237.17 × 233,208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,782.87x = 258,450,438,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,450,438,883.66/738,782.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,832.75

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