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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,788.88, 1,108,246.20 and 233,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,788.88, 1,108,246.20 and 233,214.60 is: 349,841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,788.88 : 1,108,246.20 = 233,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,788.88/1,108,246.20 = 233,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,788.88x = 1,108,246.20 × 233,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,788.88x = 258,459,194,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,459,194,234.52/738,788.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,841.75

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