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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,885.63, 1,076,560.29 and 238,025.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,885.63, 1,076,560.29 and 238,025.43 is: 356,949.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,885.63 : 1,076,560.29 = 238,025.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,885.63/1,076,560.29 = 238,025.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,885.63x = 1,076,560.29 × 238,025.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,885.63x = 256,248,725,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,248,725,948.18/717,885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,949.23

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