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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,746.88, 1,138,243.20 and 233,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,746.88, 1,138,243.20 and 233,312 is: 350,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,746.88 : 1,138,243.20 = 233,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,746.88/1,138,243.20 = 233,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,746.88x = 1,138,243.20 × 233,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,746.88x = 265,565,797,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,565,797,478.40/758,746.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,005.79

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