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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,209.60, 656,860.80 and 238,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,209.60, 656,860.80 and 238,107.20 is: 356,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,209.60 : 656,860.80 = 238,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,209.60/656,860.80 = 238,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,209.60x = 656,860.80 × 238,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,209.60x = 156,403,285,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,403,285,877.76/438,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,914.33

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