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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,771.90, 1,166,829.11 and 238,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,771.90, 1,166,829.11 and 238,032.32 is: 357,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,771.90 : 1,166,829.11 = 238,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,771.90/1,166,829.11 = 238,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,771.90x = 1,166,829.11 × 238,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,771.90x = 277,743,040,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,743,040,096.84/777,771.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,100.90

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