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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,609.69, 1,156,991.72 and 238,982.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,609.69, 1,156,991.72 and 238,982.85 is: 358,343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,609.69 : 1,156,991.72 = 238,982.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,609.69/1,156,991.72 = 238,982.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,609.69x = 1,156,991.72 × 238,982.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,609.69x = 276,501,177,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,501,177,477.09/771,609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,343.32

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