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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,705.56, 1,258,099.66 and 239,754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,705.56, 1,258,099.66 and 239,754.30 is: 359,643.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,705.56 : 1,258,099.66 = 239,754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,705.56/1,258,099.66 = 239,754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,705.56x = 1,258,099.66 × 239,754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,705.56x = 301,634,803,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,634,803,313.54/838,705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,643.26

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