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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,217.67, 1,167,362.28 and 238,435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,217.67, 1,167,362.28 and 238,435.29 is: 357,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,217.67 : 1,167,362.28 = 238,435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,217.67/1,167,362.28 = 238,435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,217.67x = 1,167,362.28 × 238,435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,217.67x = 278,340,363,766.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,340,363,766.86/778,217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,663.90

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