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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,410.38, 698,316.45 and 238,211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,410.38, 698,316.45 and 238,211.97 is: 356,654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,410.38 : 698,316.45 = 238,211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,410.38/698,316.45 = 238,211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,410.38x = 698,316.45 × 238,211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,410.38x = 166,347,336,348.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,347,336,348.44/466,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,654.44

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