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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,786.88, 1,108,243.19 and 233,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,786.88, 1,108,243.19 and 233,212.60 is: 349,838.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,786.88 : 1,108,243.19 = 233,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,786.88/1,108,243.19 = 233,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,786.88x = 1,108,243.19 × 233,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,786.88x = 258,456,275,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,456,275,772.19/738,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,838.75

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