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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,762.60, 1,156,267.74 and 238,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,762.60, 1,156,267.74 and 238,158.44 is: 357,275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,762.60 : 1,156,267.74 = 238,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,762.60/1,156,267.74 = 238,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,762.60x = 1,156,267.74 × 238,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,762.60x = 275,374,921,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,374,921,180.73/770,762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,275.93

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