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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,984.88, 1,077,105.39 and 238,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,984.88, 1,077,105.39 and 238,241.50 is: 357,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,984.88 : 1,077,105.39 = 238,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,984.88/1,077,105.39 = 238,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,984.88x = 1,077,105.39 × 238,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,984.88x = 256,611,203,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,611,203,771.69/717,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,404.75

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