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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,793.54, 642,321.11 and 238,623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,793.54, 642,321.11 and 238,623.51 is: 358,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,793.54 : 642,321.11 = 238,623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,793.54/642,321.11 = 238,623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,793.54x = 642,321.11 × 238,623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,793.54x = 153,272,916,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,272,916,622.18/427,793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,287.13

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