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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,501.93, 1,116,647.48 and 238,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,501.93, 1,116,647.48 and 238,996.36 is: 358,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,501.93 : 1,116,647.48 = 238,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,501.93/1,116,647.48 = 238,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,501.93x = 1,116,647.48 × 238,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,501.93x = 266,874,683,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,874,683,123.17/744,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,460.70

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