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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,438.16, 1,317,746.88 and 238,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,438.16, 1,317,746.88 and 238,752 is: 358,152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,438.16 : 1,317,746.88 = 238,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,438.16/1,317,746.88 = 238,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,438.16x = 1,317,746.88 × 238,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,438.16x = 314,614,703,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,614,703,093.76/878,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,152.36

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