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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,940.56, 836,716.92 and 238,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,940.56, 836,716.92 and 238,079.48 is: 357,036.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,940.56 : 836,716.92 = 238,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,940.56/836,716.92 = 238,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,940.56x = 836,716.92 × 238,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,940.56x = 199,205,129,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,205,129,220.80/557,940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,036.47

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