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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,812.52, 1,108,281.60 and 233,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,812.52, 1,108,281.60 and 233,238.24 is: 349,877.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,812.52 : 1,108,281.60 = 233,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,812.52/1,108,281.60 = 233,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,812.52x = 1,108,281.60 × 233,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,812.52x = 258,493,649,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,493,649,808.38/738,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,877.19

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