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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,551.68, 628,013.10 and 238,630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,551.68, 628,013.10 and 238,630.52 is: 358,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,551.68 : 628,013.10 = 238,630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,551.68/628,013.10 = 238,630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,551.68x = 628,013.10 × 238,630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,551.68x = 149,863,092,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,863,092,619.81/418,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,051.59

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