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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,142.85, 1,257,409.50 and 239,112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,142.85, 1,257,409.50 and 239,112.21 is: 358,724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,142.85 : 1,257,409.50 = 239,112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,142.85/1,257,409.50 = 239,112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,142.85x = 1,257,409.50 × 239,112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,142.85x = 300,661,964,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,661,964,420.00/838,142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,724.01

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