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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,961.01, 1,077,069.59 and 238,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,961.01, 1,077,069.59 and 238,217.59 is: 357,368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,961.01 : 1,077,069.59 = 238,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,961.01/1,077,069.59 = 238,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,961.01x = 1,077,069.59 × 238,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,961.01x = 256,576,923,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,576,923,040.65/717,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,368.88

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