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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,309.77, 1,167,499.62 and 238,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,309.77, 1,167,499.62 and 238,526.50 is: 357,800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,309.77 : 1,167,499.62 = 238,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,309.77/1,167,499.62 = 238,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,309.77x = 1,167,499.62 × 238,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,309.77x = 278,479,598,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,479,598,109.93/778,309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,800.47

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