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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,788, 1,078,067.64 and 238,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,788, 1,078,067.64 and 238,976 is: 358,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,788 : 1,078,067.64 = 238,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,788/1,078,067.64 = 238,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,788x = 1,078,067.64 × 238,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,788x = 257,632,292,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,632,292,336.64/718,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,425.98

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