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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,021.10, 656,578.05 and 237,918.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,021.10, 656,578.05 and 237,918.70 is: 356,631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,021.10 : 656,578.05 = 237,918.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,021.10/656,578.05 = 237,918.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,021.10x = 656,578.05 × 237,918.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,021.10x = 156,212,196,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,212,196,104.54/438,021.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,631.67

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