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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,795.28, 642,323.74 and 238,625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,795.28, 642,323.74 and 238,625.26 is: 358,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,795.28 : 642,323.74 = 238,625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,795.28/642,323.74 = 238,625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,795.28x = 642,323.74 × 238,625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,795.28x = 153,274,669,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,274,669,461.67/427,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,289.76

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