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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,838.50, 662,139.96 and 238,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,838.50, 662,139.96 and 238,996.73 is: 358,160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,838.50 : 662,139.96 = 238,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,838.50/662,139.96 = 238,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,838.50x = 662,139.96 × 238,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,838.50x = 158,249,284,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,249,284,209.41/441,838.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,160.92

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