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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,671, 486,834.90 and 238,104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,671, 486,834.90 and 238,104.75 is: 328,685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,671 : 486,834.90 = 238,104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,671/486,834.90 = 238,104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,671x = 486,834.90 × 238,104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,671x = 115,917,702,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,917,702,155.78/352,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,685.10

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