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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,120.79, 641,756.77 and 238,667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,120.79, 641,756.77 and 238,667.81 is: 357,765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,120.79 : 641,756.77 = 238,667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,120.79/641,756.77 = 238,667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,120.79x = 641,756.77 × 238,667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,120.79x = 153,166,681,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,166,681,655.24/428,120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,765.11

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