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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,457.28, 1,199,185.92 and 238,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,457.28, 1,199,185.92 and 238,885.44 is: 358,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,457.28 : 1,199,185.92 = 238,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,457.28/1,199,185.92 = 238,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,457.28x = 1,199,185.92 × 238,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,457.28x = 286,468,056,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,468,056,141.01/799,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,328.16

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