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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,239.22, 1,257,571.05 and 239,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,239.22, 1,257,571.05 and 239,202.50 is: 358,864.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,239.22 : 1,257,571.05 = 239,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,239.22/1,257,571.05 = 239,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,239.22x = 1,257,571.05 × 239,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,239.22x = 300,814,137,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,814,137,891.61/838,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,864.31

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