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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,785.33, 642,308.81 and 238,615.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,785.33, 642,308.81 and 238,615.30 is: 358,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,785.33 : 642,308.81 = 238,615.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,785.33/642,308.81 = 238,615.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,785.33x = 642,308.81 × 238,615.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,785.33x = 153,264,709,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,264,709,000.60/427,785.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,274.81

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