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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,562.08, 1,156,920.27 and 238,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,562.08, 1,156,920.27 and 238,935.24 is: 358,271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,562.08 : 1,156,920.27 = 238,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,562.08/1,156,920.27 = 238,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,562.08x = 1,156,920.27 × 238,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,562.08x = 276,429,022,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,429,022,373.32/771,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,271.91

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