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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,873.60, 638,810.40 and 238,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,873.60, 638,810.40 and 238,860.80 is: 358,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,873.60 : 638,810.40 = 238,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,873.60/638,810.40 = 238,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,873.60x = 638,810.40 × 238,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,873.60x = 152,586,763,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,586,763,192.32/425,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,291.20

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