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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,179.60, 656,815.80 and 238,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,179.60, 656,815.80 and 238,077.20 is: 356,869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,179.60 : 656,815.80 = 238,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,179.60/656,815.80 = 238,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,179.60x = 656,815.80 × 238,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,179.60x = 156,372,866,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,372,866,579.76/438,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,869.34

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