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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,026.10, 656,585.55 and 237,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,026.10, 656,585.55 and 237,923.70 is: 356,639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,026.10 : 656,585.55 = 237,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,026.10/656,585.55 = 237,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,026.10x = 656,585.55 × 237,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,026.10x = 156,217,263,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,217,263,422.54/438,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,639.17

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