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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,014.70, 642,258.33 and 238,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,014.70, 642,258.33 and 238,581.72 is: 358,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,014.70 : 642,258.33 = 238,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,014.70/642,258.33 = 238,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,014.70x = 642,258.33 × 238,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,014.70x = 153,231,097,055.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,231,097,055.73/428,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,004.29

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