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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,467.84, 1,116,157.40 and 238,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,467.84, 1,116,157.40 and 238,740.96 is: 357,936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,467.84 : 1,116,157.40 = 238,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,467.84/1,116,157.40 = 238,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,467.84x = 1,116,157.40 × 238,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,467.84x = 266,472,489,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,472,489,187.10/744,467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,936.87

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