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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,526.90, 681,991.17 and 238,334.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,526.90, 681,991.17 and 238,334.00 is: 357,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,526.90 : 681,991.17 = 238,334.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,526.90/681,991.17 = 238,334.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,526.90x = 681,991.17 × 238,334.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,526.90x = 162,541,680,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,541,680,100.82/454,526.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,606.30

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