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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,983.88, 1,077,103.89 and 238,240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,983.88, 1,077,103.89 and 238,240.50 is: 357,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,983.88 : 1,077,103.89 = 238,240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,983.88/1,077,103.89 = 238,240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,983.88x = 1,077,103.89 × 238,240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,983.88x = 256,609,769,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,609,769,305.55/717,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,403.25

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