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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,475.34, 1,116,168.59 and 238,748.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,475.34, 1,116,168.59 and 238,748.45 is: 357,948.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,475.34 : 1,116,168.59 = 238,748.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,475.34/1,116,168.59 = 238,748.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,475.34x = 1,116,168.59 × 238,748.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,475.34x = 266,483,520,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,483,520,801.19/744,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,948.08

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