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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,118.36, 1,257,219.05 and 239,167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,118.36, 1,257,219.05 and 239,167.77 is: 358,763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,118.36 : 1,257,219.05 = 239,167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,118.36/1,257,219.05 = 239,167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,118.36x = 1,257,219.05 × 239,167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,118.36x = 300,686,275,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,686,275,394.18/838,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,763.50

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