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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,313.20, 1,068,297 and 238,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,313.20, 1,068,297 and 238,875.76 is: 358,255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,313.20 : 1,068,297 = 238,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,313.20/1,068,297 = 238,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,313.20x = 1,068,297 × 238,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,313.20x = 255,190,257,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,190,257,780.72/712,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,255.69

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