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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,876.92, 1,087,038.50 and 238,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,876.92, 1,087,038.50 and 238,446 is: 357,577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,876.92 : 1,087,038.50 = 238,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,876.92/1,087,038.50 = 238,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,876.92x = 1,087,038.50 × 238,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,876.92x = 259,199,980,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,199,980,978.77/724,876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,577.92

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