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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,471.37, 1,116,162.64 and 238,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,471.37, 1,116,162.64 and 238,744.48 is: 357,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,471.37 : 1,116,162.64 = 238,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,471.37/1,116,162.64 = 238,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,471.37x = 1,116,162.64 × 238,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,471.37x = 266,477,667,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,477,667,340.12/744,471.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,942.13

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