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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,927.60, 1,108,507.56 and 240,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,927.60, 1,108,507.56 and 240,174.96 is: 360,300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,927.60 : 1,108,507.56 = 240,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,927.60/1,108,507.56 = 240,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,927.60x = 1,108,507.56 × 240,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,927.60x = 266,235,758,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,235,758,882.70/738,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,300.20

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