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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,596.57, 1,156,972.02 and 238,969.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,596.57, 1,156,972.02 and 238,969.73 is: 358,323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,596.57 : 1,156,972.02 = 238,969.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,596.57/1,156,972.02 = 238,969.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,596.57x = 1,156,972.02 × 238,969.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,596.57x = 276,481,285,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,481,285,452.09/771,596.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,323.63

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