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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,942.94, 1,156,365.15 and 238,419.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,942.94, 1,156,365.15 and 238,419.37 is: 357,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,942.94 : 1,156,365.15 = 238,419.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,942.94/1,156,365.15 = 238,419.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,942.94x = 1,156,365.15 × 238,419.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,942.94x = 275,699,850,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,699,850,552.96/770,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,613.82

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