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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,386.66, 761,650.52 and 238,018.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,386.66, 761,650.52 and 238,018.79 is: 356,593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,386.66 : 761,650.52 = 238,018.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,386.66/761,650.52 = 238,018.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,386.66x = 761,650.52 × 238,018.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,386.66x = 181,287,130,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,287,130,174.92/508,386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,593.01

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