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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,895.12, 638,843.04 and 239,037.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,895.12, 638,843.04 and 239,037.84 is: 358,556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,895.12 : 638,843.04 = 239,037.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,895.12/638,843.04 = 239,037.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,895.12x = 638,843.04 × 239,037.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,895.12x = 152,707,660,380.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,707,660,380.63/425,895.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,556.96

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