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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,831.92, 677,516.42 and 238,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,831.92, 677,516.42 and 238,714.24 is: 357,949.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,831.92 : 677,516.42 = 238,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,831.92/677,516.42 = 238,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,831.92x = 677,516.42 × 238,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,831.92x = 161,732,817,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,732,817,287.82/451,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,949.07

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