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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,263.52, 957,559.32 and 238,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,263.52, 957,559.32 and 238,910 is: 358,426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,263.52 : 957,559.32 = 238,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,263.52/957,559.32 = 238,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,263.52x = 957,559.32 × 238,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,263.52x = 228,770,497,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,770,497,141.20/638,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,426.40

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