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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,304.97, 657,454.01 and 235,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,304.97, 657,454.01 and 235,995.86 is: 353,991.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,304.97 : 657,454.01 = 235,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,304.97/657,454.01 = 235,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,304.97x = 657,454.01 × 235,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,304.97x = 155,156,424,964.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,156,424,964.05/438,304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,991.93

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