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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,552.20, 1,156,905.47 and 238,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,552.20, 1,156,905.47 and 238,925.36 is: 358,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,552.20 : 1,156,905.47 = 238,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,552.20/1,156,905.47 = 238,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,552.20x = 1,156,905.47 × 238,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,552.20x = 276,414,055,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,414,055,905.72/771,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,257.10

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