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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,932.76, 713,426.08 and 238,550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,932.76, 713,426.08 and 238,550.92 is: 357,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,932.76 : 713,426.08 = 238,550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,932.76/713,426.08 = 238,550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,932.76x = 713,426.08 × 238,550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,932.76x = 170,188,447,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,188,447,735.99/475,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,589.27

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