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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,785.88, 1,108,241.69 and 233,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,785.88, 1,108,241.69 and 233,211.60 is: 349,837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,785.88 : 1,108,241.69 = 233,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,785.88/1,108,241.69 = 233,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,785.88x = 1,108,241.69 × 233,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,785.88x = 258,454,816,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,454,816,545.55/738,785.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,837.24

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