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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,022.10, 656,579.55 and 237,919.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,022.10, 656,579.55 and 237,919.70 is: 356,633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,022.10 : 656,579.55 = 237,919.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,022.10/656,579.55 = 237,919.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,022.10x = 656,579.55 × 237,919.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,022.10x = 156,213,209,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,213,209,562.14/438,022.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,633.17

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