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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,965.88, 1,077,076.92 and 238,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,965.88, 1,077,076.92 and 238,222.44 is: 357,376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,965.88 : 1,077,076.92 = 238,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,965.88/1,077,076.92 = 238,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,965.88x = 1,077,076.92 × 238,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,965.88x = 256,583,891,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,583,891,950.09/717,965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,376.16

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