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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,783, 638,674.50 and 238,809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,783, 638,674.50 and 238,809.08 is: 358,213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,783 : 638,674.50 = 238,809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,783/638,674.50 = 238,809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,783x = 638,674.50 × 238,809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,783x = 152,521,269,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,521,269,764.46/425,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,213.62

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