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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,474.34, 1,116,167.09 and 238,747.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,474.34, 1,116,167.09 and 238,747.45 is: 357,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,474.34 : 1,116,167.09 = 238,747.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,474.34/1,116,167.09 = 238,747.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,474.34x = 1,116,167.09 × 238,747.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,474.34x = 266,482,046,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,482,046,511.42/744,474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,946.58

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