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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,213.89, 1,167,356.63 and 238,431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,213.89, 1,167,356.63 and 238,431.51 is: 357,658.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,213.89 : 1,167,356.63 = 238,431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,213.89/1,167,356.63 = 238,431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,213.89x = 1,167,356.63 × 238,431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,213.89x = 278,334,602,807.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,334,602,807.25/778,213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,658.23

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