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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,526.12, 657,990.06 and 238,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,526.12, 657,990.06 and 238,546.84 is: 357,929.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,526.12 : 657,990.06 = 238,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,526.12/657,990.06 = 238,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,526.12x = 657,990.06 × 238,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,526.12x = 156,961,449,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,961,449,564.41/438,526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,929.53

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