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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,805.52, 1,108,271.10 and 233,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,805.52, 1,108,271.10 and 233,231.24 is: 349,866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,805.52 : 1,108,271.10 = 233,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,805.52/1,108,271.10 = 233,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,805.52x = 1,108,271.10 × 233,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,805.52x = 258,483,442,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,483,442,909.16/738,805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,866.69

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