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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,280.76, 957,445.44 and 238,879.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,280.76, 957,445.44 and 238,879.48 is: 358,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,280.76 : 957,445.44 = 238,879.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,280.76/957,445.44 = 238,879.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,280.76x = 957,445.44 × 238,879.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,280.76x = 228,714,068,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,714,068,835.57/638,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,328.31

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