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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,501.20, 656,251.80 and 238,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,501.20, 656,251.80 and 238,435.60 is: 357,653.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,501.20 : 656,251.80 = 238,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,501.20/656,251.80 = 238,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,501.20x = 656,251.80 × 238,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,501.20x = 156,473,791,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,473,791,684.08/437,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,653.40

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