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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,480.09, 1,116,175.68 and 238,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,480.09, 1,116,175.68 and 238,753.22 is: 357,955.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,480.09 : 1,116,175.68 = 238,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,480.09/1,116,175.68 = 238,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,480.09x = 1,116,175.68 × 238,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,480.09x = 266,490,532,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,490,532,104.81/744,480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,955.22

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