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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,584.94, 1,156,954.59 and 238,958.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,584.94, 1,156,954.59 and 238,958.10 is: 358,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,584.94 : 1,156,954.59 = 238,958.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,584.94/1,156,954.59 = 238,958.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,584.94x = 1,156,954.59 × 238,958.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,584.94x = 276,463,670,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,463,670,612.68/771,584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,306.20

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