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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,575.59, 1,199,571.10 and 238,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,575.59, 1,199,571.10 and 238,610.09 is: 357,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,575.59 : 1,199,571.10 = 238,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,575.59/1,199,571.10 = 238,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,575.59x = 1,199,571.10 × 238,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,575.59x = 286,229,768,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,229,768,132.40/799,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,977.12

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