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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,456.42, 672,373.59 and 238,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,456.42, 672,373.59 and 238,241.98 is: 357,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,456.42 : 672,373.59 = 238,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,456.42/672,373.59 = 238,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,456.42x = 672,373.59 × 238,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,456.42x = 160,187,615,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,187,615,381.31/448,456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,197.73

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