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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,004.73, 1,166,965.79 and 238,260.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,004.73, 1,166,965.79 and 238,260.83 is: 357,378.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,004.73 : 1,166,965.79 = 238,260.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,004.73/1,166,965.79 = 238,260.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,004.73x = 1,166,965.79 × 238,260.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,004.73x = 278,042,230,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,042,230,680.87/778,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,378.59

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