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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,245.70, 730,868.55 and 238,413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,245.70, 730,868.55 and 238,413.70 is: 357,620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,245.70 : 730,868.55 = 238,413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,245.70/730,868.55 = 238,413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,245.70x = 730,868.55 × 238,413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,245.70x = 174,249,075,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,249,075,219.14/487,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,620.55

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