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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,507.83, 1,116,656.28 and 239,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,507.83, 1,116,656.28 and 239,002.24 is: 358,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,507.83 : 1,116,656.28 = 239,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,507.83/1,116,656.28 = 239,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,507.83x = 1,116,656.28 × 239,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,507.83x = 266,883,352,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,883,352,230.07/744,507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,469.50

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