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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,884.13, 1,076,558.04 and 238,023.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,884.13, 1,076,558.04 and 238,023.93 is: 356,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,884.13 : 1,076,558.04 = 238,023.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,884.13/1,076,558.04 = 238,023.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,884.13x = 1,076,558.04 × 238,023.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,884.13x = 256,246,575,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,246,575,553.90/717,884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,946.98

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