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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,960, 761,852.88 and 238,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,960, 761,852.88 and 238,115.52 is: 357,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,960 : 761,852.88 = 238,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,960/761,852.88 = 238,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,960x = 761,852.88 × 238,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,960x = 181,408,994,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,408,994,684.70/507,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,132.44

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