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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,984.30, 837,084.16 and 238,131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,984.30, 837,084.16 and 238,131.50 is: 357,243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,984.30 : 837,084.16 = 238,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,984.30/837,084.16 = 238,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,984.30x = 837,084.16 × 238,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,984.30x = 199,336,106,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,336,106,647.04/557,984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,243.22

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