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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,487.08, 657,933.60 and 238,569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,487.08, 657,933.60 and 238,569.36 is: 357,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,487.08 : 657,933.60 = 238,569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,487.08/657,933.60 = 238,569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,487.08x = 657,933.60 × 238,569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,487.08x = 156,962,797,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,962,797,874.50/438,487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,964.48

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