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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,805.17, 1,108,270.64 and 233,230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,805.17, 1,108,270.64 and 233,230.91 is: 349,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,805.17 : 1,108,270.64 = 233,230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,805.17/1,108,270.64 = 233,230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,805.17x = 1,108,270.64 × 233,230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,805.17x = 258,482,971,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,482,971,498.00/738,805.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,866.22

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