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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,279.18, 1,156,972.77 and 238,730.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,279.18, 1,156,972.77 and 238,730.10 is: 358,111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,279.18 : 1,156,972.77 = 238,730.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,279.18/1,156,972.77 = 238,730.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,279.18x = 1,156,972.77 × 238,730.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,279.18x = 276,204,225,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,204,225,079.38/771,279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,111.86

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