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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,308.26, 1,167,497.36 and 238,525.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,308.26, 1,167,497.36 and 238,525.00 is: 357,798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,308.26 : 1,167,497.36 = 238,525.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,308.26/1,167,497.36 = 238,525.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,308.26x = 1,167,497.36 × 238,525.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,308.26x = 278,477,305,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,477,305,471.57/778,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,798.21

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