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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,811.52, 1,108,280.10 and 233,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,811.52, 1,108,280.10 and 233,237.24 is: 349,875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,811.52 : 1,108,280.10 = 233,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,811.52/1,108,280.10 = 233,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,811.52x = 1,108,280.10 × 233,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,811.52x = 258,492,191,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,492,191,670.92/738,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,875.69

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