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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,710.92, 1,077,833.15 and 238,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,710.92, 1,077,833.15 and 238,809.84 is: 358,137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,710.92 : 1,077,833.15 = 238,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,710.92/1,077,833.15 = 238,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,710.92x = 1,077,833.15 × 238,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,710.92x = 257,397,160,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,397,160,904.15/718,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,137.26

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