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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,802.73, 1,108,266.98 and 233,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,802.73, 1,108,266.98 and 233,228.48 is: 349,862.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,802.73 : 1,108,266.98 = 233,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,802.73/1,108,266.98 = 233,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,802.73x = 1,108,266.98 × 233,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,802.73x = 258,479,416,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,479,416,472.11/738,802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,862.56

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