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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,949.80, 1,156,534.86 and 238,516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,949.80, 1,156,534.86 and 238,516.28 is: 357,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,949.80 : 1,156,534.86 = 238,516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,949.80/1,156,534.86 = 238,516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,949.80x = 1,156,534.86 × 238,516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,949.80x = 275,852,392,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,852,392,497.52/770,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,808.50

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