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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,138.04, 1,257,402.34 and 239,107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,138.04, 1,257,402.34 and 239,107.48 is: 358,716.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,138.04 : 1,257,402.34 = 239,107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,138.04/1,257,402.34 = 239,107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,138.04x = 1,257,402.34 × 239,107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,138.04x = 300,654,304,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,654,304,863.50/838,138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,716.93

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