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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,573.60, 657,406.80 and 238,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,573.60, 657,406.80 and 238,471.20 is: 357,460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,573.60 : 657,406.80 = 238,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,573.60/657,406.80 = 238,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,573.60x = 657,406.80 × 238,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,573.60x = 156,772,588,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,772,588,484.16/438,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,460.16

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