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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,273.60, 1,116,410.40 and 238,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,273.60, 1,116,410.40 and 238,833.60 is: 358,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,273.60 : 1,116,410.40 = 238,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,273.60/1,116,410.40 = 238,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,273.60x = 1,116,410.40 × 238,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,273.60x = 266,636,314,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,636,314,909.44/744,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,250.40

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