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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,721.60, 657,628.80 and 238,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,721.60, 657,628.80 and 238,619.20 is: 357,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,721.60 : 657,628.80 = 238,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,721.60/657,628.80 = 238,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,721.60x = 657,628.80 × 238,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,721.60x = 156,922,858,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,922,858,152.96/438,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,682.09

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