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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,228.78, 1,116,350.10 and 238,790.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,228.78, 1,116,350.10 and 238,790.85 is: 358,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,228.78 : 1,116,350.10 = 238,790.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,228.78/1,116,350.10 = 238,790.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,228.78x = 1,116,350.10 × 238,790.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,228.78x = 266,574,189,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,574,189,276.59/744,228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,188.50

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