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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,265.52, 957,562.32 and 238,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,265.52, 957,562.32 and 238,912 is: 358,429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,265.52 : 957,562.32 = 238,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,265.52/957,562.32 = 238,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,265.52x = 957,562.32 × 238,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,265.52x = 228,773,128,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,773,128,995.84/638,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,429.40

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