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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,272.72, 1,117,909.60 and 239,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,272.72, 1,117,909.60 and 239,833.60 is: 359,750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,272.72 : 1,117,909.60 = 239,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,272.72/1,117,909.60 = 239,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,272.72x = 1,117,909.60 × 239,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,272.72x = 268,112,283,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,112,283,842.56/745,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,750.57

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