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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,289.60, 637,934.40 and 238,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,289.60, 637,934.40 and 238,276.80 is: 357,415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,289.60 : 637,934.40 = 238,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,289.60/637,934.40 = 238,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,289.60x = 637,934.40 × 238,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,289.60x = 152,004,967,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,004,967,441.92/425,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,415.20

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