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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,963, 1,108,605.29 and 226,628.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,963, 1,108,605.29 and 226,628.42 is: 339,991.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,963 : 1,108,605.29 = 226,628.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,963/1,108,605.29 = 226,628.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,963x = 1,108,605.29 × 226,628.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,963x = 251,241,458,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,241,458,600.17/738,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,991.93

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