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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,350.60, 657,072.30 and 238,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,350.60, 657,072.30 and 238,248.20 is: 357,125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,350.60 : 657,072.30 = 238,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,350.60/657,072.30 = 238,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,350.60x = 657,072.30 × 238,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,350.60x = 156,546,292,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,546,292,744.86/438,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,125.76

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