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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,819.11, 768,614.26 and 238,896.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,819.11, 768,614.26 and 238,896.17 is: 358,058.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,819.11 : 768,614.26 = 238,896.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,819.11/768,614.26 = 238,896.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,819.11x = 768,614.26 × 238,896.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,819.11x = 183,619,000,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,619,000,022.03/512,819.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,058.03

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