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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,229.66, 1,257,356.04 and 239,190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,229.66, 1,257,356.04 and 239,190.65 is: 358,789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,229.66 : 1,257,356.04 = 239,190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,229.66/1,257,356.04 = 239,190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,229.66x = 1,257,356.04 × 239,190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,229.66x = 300,747,803,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,747,803,156.78/838,229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,789.26

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