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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,376.65, 1,116,752.04 and 238,982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,376.65, 1,116,752.04 and 238,982.82 is: 358,534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,376.65 : 1,116,752.04 = 238,982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,376.65/1,116,752.04 = 238,982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,376.65x = 1,116,752.04 × 238,982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,376.65x = 266,884,551,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,884,551,759.95/744,376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,534.29

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