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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,558.68, 628,023.62 and 238,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,558.68, 628,023.62 and 238,637.52 is: 358,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,558.68 : 628,023.62 = 238,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,558.68/628,023.62 = 238,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,558.68x = 628,023.62 × 238,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,558.68x = 149,869,999,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,869,999,178.22/418,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,062.10

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