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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,314.60, 657,018.30 and 238,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,314.60, 657,018.30 and 238,212.20 is: 357,071.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,314.60 : 657,018.30 = 238,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,314.60/657,018.30 = 238,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,314.60x = 657,018.30 × 238,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,314.60x = 156,509,774,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,509,774,683.26/438,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,071.78

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