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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,209.46, 1,156,868.04 and 238,660.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,209.46, 1,156,868.04 and 238,660.38 is: 358,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,209.46 : 1,156,868.04 = 238,660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,209.46/1,156,868.04 = 238,660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,209.46x = 1,156,868.04 × 238,660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,209.46x = 276,098,566,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,098,566,036.26/771,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,007.23

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