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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,222.71, 1,257,345.60 and 239,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,222.71, 1,257,345.60 and 239,183.68 is: 358,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,222.71 : 1,257,345.60 = 239,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,222.71/1,257,345.60 = 239,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,222.71x = 1,257,345.60 × 239,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,222.71x = 300,736,541,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,736,541,430.97/838,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,778.80

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