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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,365.70, 1,257,451.35 and 239,419.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,365.70, 1,257,451.35 and 239,419.30 is: 359,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,365.70 : 1,257,451.35 = 239,419.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,365.70/1,257,451.35 = 239,419.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,365.70x = 1,257,451.35 × 239,419.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,365.70x = 301,058,122,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,058,122,001.06/838,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,101.19

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