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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,953.58, 1,108,423.69 and 233,514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,953.58, 1,108,423.69 and 233,514.65 is: 350,269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,953.58 : 1,108,423.69 = 233,514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,953.58/1,108,423.69 = 233,514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,953.58x = 1,108,423.69 × 233,514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,953.58x = 258,833,167,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,833,167,287.97/738,953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,269.86

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