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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,222.91, 1,167,370.14 and 238,440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,222.91, 1,167,370.14 and 238,440.53 is: 357,671.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,222.91 : 1,167,370.14 = 238,440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,222.91/1,167,370.14 = 238,440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,222.91x = 1,167,370.14 × 238,440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,222.91x = 278,348,349,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,348,349,050.92/778,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,671.75

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