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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,587.44, 395,601.48 and 238,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,587.44, 395,601.48 and 238,786.88 is: 358,379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,587.44 : 395,601.48 = 238,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,587.44/395,601.48 = 238,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,587.44x = 395,601.48 × 238,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,587.44x = 94,464,443,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,464,443,132.58/263,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,379.91

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