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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,474.20, 1,116,166.85 and 238,747.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,474.20, 1,116,166.85 and 238,747.29 is: 357,946.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,474.20 : 1,116,166.85 = 238,747.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,474.20/1,116,166.85 = 238,747.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,474.20x = 1,116,166.85 × 238,747.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,474.20x = 266,481,809,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,481,809,431.60/744,474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,946.33

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