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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,412.16, 761,688.77 and 238,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,412.16, 761,688.77 and 238,044.29 is: 356,631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,412.16 : 761,688.77 = 238,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,412.16/761,688.77 = 238,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,412.16x = 761,688.77 × 238,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,412.16x = 181,315,657,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,315,657,456.96/508,412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,631.24

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