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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,789.38, 1,108,246.94 and 233,215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,789.38, 1,108,246.94 and 233,215.10 is: 349,842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,789.38 : 1,108,246.94 = 233,215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,789.38/1,108,246.94 = 233,215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,789.38x = 1,108,246.94 × 233,215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,789.38x = 258,459,920,936.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,459,920,936.79/738,789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,842.50

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