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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,615.70, 656,423.55 and 238,550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,615.70, 656,423.55 and 238,550.10 is: 357,825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,615.70 : 656,423.55 = 238,550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,615.70/656,423.55 = 238,550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,615.70x = 656,423.55 × 238,550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,615.70x = 156,589,903,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,589,903,494.86/437,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,825.15

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