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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,778.09, 1,258,208.60 and 239,827.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,778.09, 1,258,208.60 and 239,827.37 is: 359,752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,778.09 : 1,258,208.60 = 239,827.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,778.09/1,258,208.60 = 239,827.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,778.09x = 1,258,208.60 × 239,827.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,778.09x = 301,752,851,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,752,851,959.20/838,778.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,752.90

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