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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,934.40, 674,179.20 and 238,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,934.40, 674,179.20 and 238,982.40 is: 358,887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,934.40 : 674,179.20 = 238,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,934.40/674,179.20 = 238,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,934.40x = 674,179.20 × 238,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,934.40x = 161,116,963,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,116,963,246.08/448,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,887.54

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