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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,401.91, 761,673.39 and 238,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,401.91, 761,673.39 and 238,034.04 is: 356,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,401.91 : 761,673.39 = 238,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,401.91/761,673.39 = 238,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,401.91x = 761,673.39 × 238,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,401.91x = 181,304,194,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,304,194,182.20/508,401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,615.88

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