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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,882.92, 1,087,047.48 and 238,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,882.92, 1,087,047.48 and 238,452 is: 357,586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,882.92 : 1,087,047.48 = 238,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,882.92/1,087,047.48 = 238,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,882.92x = 1,087,047.48 × 238,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,882.92x = 259,208,645,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,208,645,700.96/724,882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,586.91

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