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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,272.59, 1,167,444.02 and 238,490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,272.59, 1,167,444.02 and 238,490.03 is: 357,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,272.59 : 1,167,444.02 = 238,490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,272.59/1,167,444.02 = 238,490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,272.59x = 1,167,444.02 × 238,490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,272.59x = 278,423,758,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,423,758,160.67/778,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,745.81

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