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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,984.38, 1,077,104.64 and 238,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,984.38, 1,077,104.64 and 238,241 is: 357,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,984.38 : 1,077,104.64 = 238,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,984.38/1,077,104.64 = 238,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,984.38x = 1,077,104.64 × 238,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,984.38x = 256,610,486,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,610,486,538.24/717,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,404.00

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