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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,982.38, 1,077,101.64 and 238,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,982.38, 1,077,101.64 and 238,239 is: 357,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,982.38 : 1,077,101.64 = 238,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,982.38/1,077,101.64 = 238,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,982.38x = 1,077,101.64 × 238,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,982.38x = 256,607,617,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,607,617,611.96/717,982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,401.00

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